Minimal change disease Minimal change disease also called "nil disease", minimal change lesion or lipoid nephrosis (a description of lipid droplets in urine seen on light
What is methylmalonic acid Methylmalonic acid is a malonic acid derivative which is a vital intermediate in the metabolism of fat and protein. Methylmalonic acid
What is meningococcemia Meningococcemia also known as meningococcal septicemia or meningococcal bacteremia, is an acute (sudden onset) infection of the bloodstream and subsequent vasculitis (inflammation of
What is meatal stenosis Meatal stenosis is a narrowing of the opening of the urethra, the tube through which urine leaves the body. Urinary meatal
What is a mastoidectomy A mastoidectomy is surgery to remove cells in the hollow, air-filled spaces in the skull behind the ear within the mastoid
What is Meckel’s diverticulum Meckel’s diverticulum is a small pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine, near the junction of
What is malignant hypertension Malignant hypertension also called hypertensive emergency or hypertensive crisis, is very high blood pressure that comes on suddenly and quickly. Malignant
What is macroglossia Macroglossia is an abnormally large tongue in proportion to other structures in the mouth. Macroglossia can be associated with a wide range
What is plethysmography Plethysmography is used to measure changes in volume in different parts of the body. Plethysmography may be done to check for blood
