Acute myelogenous leukemia Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood cells and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood

What is myeloproliferative disorder Myeloproliferative disorders is now called myeloproliferative neoplasms, which are a rare group of diseases in which the bone marrow stem cells

Neisseria meningitidis Neisseria meningitidis also known as meningococcus, is a bacteria that cause meningococcal disease, which is a serious and life-threatening infection. Meningococcal disease includes

What is mucositis Mucositis also called oral mucositis, is when your mouth or gut is sore and inflamed. Oral mucositis is a common side effect

What is myomectomy Myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) ((InformedHealth.org . Cologne, Germany: Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care

What is myofascial pain syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic (long-lasting) pain disorder. Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as pain that originates from myofascial

Mycobacterium Mycobacterium are acid-fast bacilli that are slow-growing opportunistic pathogens. Mycobacterium is a genus of Actinobacteria, given its own family, the Mycobacteriaceae. Over 190 species are

What is myopathy Myopathy means “disease of muscle.” More specifically, myopathies are diseases that cause problems with the tone and contraction of skeletal muscles (muscles

MRKH syndrome MRKH syndrome is short for Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (named after the four doctors who first diagnosed the condition), which is also known as Mullerian

What is Morquio syndrome Morquio syndrome also called mucopolysaccharidosis type IV (MPS IV), is a rare genetic metabolic condition in which the body is unable to