What is myotonic dystrophy Myotonic dystrophy is part of a group of inherited disorders called muscular dystrophies. It is the most common form of muscular
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