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Mucocutaneous
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MucocutaneousRelating to mucous membrane and skin; denoting the line of junction of the two at the nasal, oral, vaginal, and anal orifices.
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Mucous
Adj. Relating to or resembling mucus.
Membrane
A flexible layer surrounding a cell, organelle (such as the nucleus), or other bodily structure. The movement of molecules across a membrane is strictly regulated in both directions.
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Oral
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
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Mucogingival junction (MGJ)
Meeting of thick, protective gingival tissue around the teeth and the friable mucous lining of the cheeks and lips.
Mucomyst
Mucomyst 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): acetylcysteine.
Mucomyst with isoproterenol
Mucomyst with isoproterenol 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): acetylcysteine; isoproterenol hydrochloride.
Mucosa
The membrane covering canals and cavities that open on the outside of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Also called mucous membrane.
Mucosal lining
The lining of GI tract organs that makes mucus.
Mucosal protective drugs
Medicines that protect the stomach lining from acid.
Mucosil-10
Mucosil-10 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): acetylcysteine.
Mucosil-20
Mucosil-20 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): acetylcysteine.
Mucous
Adj. Relating to or resembling mucus.
Mucous colitis
A disorder in which the nerves that control the muscles in the GI tract are too active causing it to become sensitive to food, stool, gas, and stress. Causes abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea. Also called spastic colon or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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Meningism
A condition in which the symptoms simulate a meningitis, but in which no actual inflammation of these membranes is present.
Meningococcemia
Presence of meningococci (N. meningitidis) in the circulating blood.
Microcyst
A tiny cyst, frequently of such dimensions that a magnifying lens or microscope is required for observation.
Microscopy
Investigation of minute objects by means of a microscope.
Moribund
Dying; at the point of death.
Mucocutaneous
Mydriasis
Dilation of the pupil.
Malignant mesothelioma
A very rare form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure that occurs in the sac lining of the chest (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), or the lining of the heart (pericardial mesothelioma).
Median
Middle number in a series of numbers (for example: median survival of 10 months means that for that specific group of patients the survival varied from probably 2 months to 30 months).
Mediastinoscopy
A tube is inserted through an incision above the breastbone to look at the area between the lungs
Mesoderm
The middle layer of cells in an embryo, from which the muscular, skeletal, vascular, connective etc. tissues develop.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Mucous
Adj. Relating to or resembling mucus.
Membrane
A flexible layer surrounding a cell, organelle (such as the nucleus), or other bodily structure. The movement of molecules across a membrane is strictly regulated in both directions.
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Oral
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Mucogingival junction (MGJ)
Meeting of thick, protective gingival tissue around the teeth and the friable mucous lining of the cheeks and lips.
Mucomyst
Mucomyst 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): acetylcysteine.
Mucomyst with isoproterenol
Mucomyst with isoproterenol 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): acetylcysteine; isoproterenol hydrochloride.
Mucosa
The membrane covering canals and cavities that open on the outside of the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory tract. Also called mucous membrane.
Mucosal lining
The lining of GI tract organs that makes mucus.
Mucosal protective drugs
Medicines that protect the stomach lining from acid.
Mucosil-10
Mucosil-10 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): acetylcysteine.
Mucosil-20
Mucosil-20 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): acetylcysteine.
Mucous
Adj. Relating to or resembling mucus.
Mucous colitis
A disorder in which the nerves that control the muscles in the GI tract are too active causing it to become sensitive to food, stool, gas, and stress. Causes abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea. Also called spastic colon or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Meningism
A condition in which the symptoms simulate a meningitis, but in which no actual inflammation of these membranes is present.
Meningococcemia
Presence of meningococci (N. meningitidis) in the circulating blood.
Microcyst
A tiny cyst, frequently of such dimensions that a magnifying lens or microscope is required for observation.
Microscopy
Investigation of minute objects by means of a microscope.
Moribund
Dying; at the point of death.
Mucocutaneous
Mydriasis
Dilation of the pupil.
Malignant mesothelioma
A very rare form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure that occurs in the sac lining of the chest (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), or the lining of the heart (pericardial mesothelioma).
Median
Middle number in a series of numbers (for example: median survival of 10 months means that for that specific group of patients the survival varied from probably 2 months to 30 months).
Mediastinoscopy
A tube is inserted through an incision above the breastbone to look at the area between the lungs
Mesoderm
The middle layer of cells in an embryo, from which the muscular, skeletal, vascular, connective etc. tissues develop.
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