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Metatarsus valgus
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Metatarsus valgus Commonly known as a "duck walk." Generally corrects itself.
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Meta-analysis
A statistical process for pooling data from many clinical trials to glean a clear answer.
Metabolic disorders
Genetic disorders affecting the way food is digested.
Metabolic Exercise Stress Test (also called metabolic stress test)
A test used to measure the performance of the heart and lungs while they are under physical stress. The test involves walking on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bike at increasing levels of difficulty, while being closely monitored.
Metabolic Syndrome
A combination of health conditions that place a person at high risk for heart disease. These conditions are type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat in the blood), and obesity. According to theory, all of these conditions are associated with high blood insulin levels, and it is claimed that the underlying problem in patients with the Metabolic Syndrome is faulty insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas.|Previously called Syndrome X.
Metabolic Syndrome (MS)
A combination of health conditions that place a person at high risk for heart disease. These conditions are type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat in the blood), and obesity. According to theory, all of these conditions are associated with high blood insulin levels, and it is claimed that the underlying problem in patients with the Metabolic Syndrome is faulty insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas. Previously called Syndrome X.
Metabolism
The chemical activity that occurs in cells, releasing energy from nutrients, or using energy to create other substances, such as proteins.
Metabolite
In the body, a substance that is produced by the body's own chemistries.
Metacarpal
Any of the five bones that make up the hand and join the wrist to the fingers.
Metacarpals
Five long bones of the hand, running from the wrist to the fingers.
Metacarpus
The metacarpus is the intermediate part of the hand skeleton that is located between the fingers distally and the carpus which forms the connection to the forearm. It consists of five cylindrical bones which are numbered from the radial to the ulnar side (ossa metacarpalia I-V); each consists of a body and two extremities.
Metadate cd
Metadate cd is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Metadate er
Metadate er is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Metaglip
Metaglip is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glipizide; metformin hydrochloride.
Metahydrin
Metahydrin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trichlormethiazide.
Metameric stimuli
Two stimuli which despite their physical differences are perceptually indistinguishable.
Metamorphosis
A striking change in appearance, form, or substance.
Metandren
Metandren is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methyltestosterone.
Metaphase
The stage of eukaryotic cell division (mitosis or meiosis) in which the chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell.
Metaphysis
The wider portion at the end of a long bone where growth occurs in infants and children.
Metaproterenol sulfate
Metaproterenol sulfate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metaproterenol sulfate.
Metaraminol bitartrate
Metaraminol bitartrate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metaraminol bitartrate.
Metastases
The spread of tumor cells from one part of the body to another unrelated part of the body by the way of the bloodstream or lymphatics.
Metastasis
Refers to a cancer which has spread to other parts of the body.
Metastasize
To spread to another part of the body, usually through the blood vessels, lymph channels, or spinal fluid.
Metastatic
A tumor that has transfered from one organ (or part) to another not directly connected to it.
Metastatic brain tumor
A brain tumor caused by cancer elsewhere in the body spreading to the brain.
Metastron
Metastron is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): strontium chloride, sr-89.
Metatarsal
Any of the five bones of the foot directly jointed to each of the toes.
Metatarsus
The metatarsus consists of the five long bones of the foot, which are numbered from the medial side (ossa metatarsalia I.-V.); each presents for examination a body and two extremities. These are analogous to the metacarpals of the hand.
Metatarsus varus
Commonly known as "pigeon toed." Generally corrects itself but may need surgery in severe cases.
Metatensin No. 2
Metatensin No. 2 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): reserpine; trichlormethiazide.
Metatensin No. 4
Metatensin No. 4 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): reserpine; trichlormethiazide.
Metaxalone
Metaxalone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metaxalone.
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Medical tests
Procedures used to assess the condition of a patient. They range from noninvasive, such as listening to a heartbeat, to invasive, such as a spinal tap.
Membranes
Also know as the bag of waters, this thin sac contains the amniotic fluid and the fetus. The membranes will either rupture spontaneously during labor or be ruptured to speed up labor.
Mental disorders
Dangerous, aggressive behavior towards others, including non-communicative, withdrawal, depression, autistic, and psychotic tendencies.
Mental retardation
Slower than normal or limited intellectual and emotional development.
Metabolic disorders
Genetic disorders affecting the way food is digested.
Metatarsus valgus
Metatarsus varus
Commonly known as "pigeon toed." Generally corrects itself but may need surgery in severe cases.
Microcephaly
A small skull with small cranial capacity. Usually indicates mental retardation.
Micromelia
A birth defect in which arms or legs are abnormally short.
Microsurgery
Precise, delicate surgery performed to unblock Fallopian tubes or to reverse a vasectomy or tubal ligation.
Midwife
Midwives provide care to women during the process of labor and childbirth, from the prenatal period to after the birth of a baby. Trained to be more holistic and woman-focused in their approach, midwives work with the backup support of a medical doctor.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Meta-analysis
A statistical process for pooling data from many clinical trials to glean a clear answer.
Metabolic disorders
Genetic disorders affecting the way food is digested.
Metabolic Exercise Stress Test (also called metabolic stress test)
A test used to measure the performance of the heart and lungs while they are under physical stress. The test involves walking on a treadmill or pedaling a stationary bike at increasing levels of difficulty, while being closely monitored.
Metabolic Syndrome
A combination of health conditions that place a person at high risk for heart disease. These conditions are type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat in the blood), and obesity. According to theory, all of these conditions are associated with high blood insulin levels, and it is claimed that the underlying problem in patients with the Metabolic Syndrome is faulty insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas.|Previously called Syndrome X.
Metabolic Syndrome (MS)
A combination of health conditions that place a person at high risk for heart disease. These conditions are type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high levels of fat in the blood), and obesity. According to theory, all of these conditions are associated with high blood insulin levels, and it is claimed that the underlying problem in patients with the Metabolic Syndrome is faulty insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas. Previously called Syndrome X.
Metabolism
The chemical activity that occurs in cells, releasing energy from nutrients, or using energy to create other substances, such as proteins.
Metabolite
In the body, a substance that is produced by the body's own chemistries.
Metacarpal
Any of the five bones that make up the hand and join the wrist to the fingers.
Metacarpals
Five long bones of the hand, running from the wrist to the fingers.
Metacarpus
The metacarpus is the intermediate part of the hand skeleton that is located between the fingers distally and the carpus which forms the connection to the forearm. It consists of five cylindrical bones which are numbered from the radial to the ulnar side (ossa metacarpalia I-V); each consists of a body and two extremities.
Metadate cd
Metadate cd is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Metadate er
Metadate er is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Metaglip
Metaglip is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): glipizide; metformin hydrochloride.
Metahydrin
Metahydrin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trichlormethiazide.
Metameric stimuli
Two stimuli which despite their physical differences are perceptually indistinguishable.
Metamorphosis
A striking change in appearance, form, or substance.
Metandren
Metandren is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methyltestosterone.
Metaphase
The stage of eukaryotic cell division (mitosis or meiosis) in which the chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell.
Metaphysis
The wider portion at the end of a long bone where growth occurs in infants and children.
Metaproterenol sulfate
Metaproterenol sulfate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metaproterenol sulfate.
Metaraminol bitartrate
Metaraminol bitartrate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metaraminol bitartrate.
Metastases
The spread of tumor cells from one part of the body to another unrelated part of the body by the way of the bloodstream or lymphatics.
Metastasis
Refers to a cancer which has spread to other parts of the body.
Metastasize
To spread to another part of the body, usually through the blood vessels, lymph channels, or spinal fluid.
Metastatic
A tumor that has transfered from one organ (or part) to another not directly connected to it.
Metastatic brain tumor
A brain tumor caused by cancer elsewhere in the body spreading to the brain.
Metastron
Metastron is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): strontium chloride, sr-89.
Metatarsal
Any of the five bones of the foot directly jointed to each of the toes.
Metatarsus
The metatarsus consists of the five long bones of the foot, which are numbered from the medial side (ossa metatarsalia I.-V.); each presents for examination a body and two extremities. These are analogous to the metacarpals of the hand.
Metatarsus varus
Commonly known as "pigeon toed." Generally corrects itself but may need surgery in severe cases.
Metatensin No. 2
Metatensin No. 2 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): reserpine; trichlormethiazide.
Metatensin No. 4
Metatensin No. 4 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): reserpine; trichlormethiazide.
Metaxalone
Metaxalone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): metaxalone.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Medical tests
Procedures used to assess the condition of a patient. They range from noninvasive, such as listening to a heartbeat, to invasive, such as a spinal tap.
Membranes
Also know as the bag of waters, this thin sac contains the amniotic fluid and the fetus. The membranes will either rupture spontaneously during labor or be ruptured to speed up labor.
Mental disorders
Dangerous, aggressive behavior towards others, including non-communicative, withdrawal, depression, autistic, and psychotic tendencies.
Mental retardation
Slower than normal or limited intellectual and emotional development.
Metabolic disorders
Genetic disorders affecting the way food is digested.
Metatarsus valgus
Metatarsus varus
Commonly known as "pigeon toed." Generally corrects itself but may need surgery in severe cases.
Microcephaly
A small skull with small cranial capacity. Usually indicates mental retardation.
Micromelia
A birth defect in which arms or legs are abnormally short.
Microsurgery
Precise, delicate surgery performed to unblock Fallopian tubes or to reverse a vasectomy or tubal ligation.
Midwife
Midwives provide care to women during the process of labor and childbirth, from the prenatal period to after the birth of a baby. Trained to be more holistic and woman-focused in their approach, midwives work with the backup support of a medical doctor.
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