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Mucosa
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MucosaThe 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.
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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.
Cavities
Holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin. The enamel is the outermost white hard surface and the dentin is the yellow layer just beneath enamel. Both layers serve to protect the inner living tooth tissue called the pulp, where blood vessels and nerves reside. Small cavities may not cause pain, and may be unnoticed by the patient. Larger cavities can collect food, and the inner pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins, foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet - causing toothache. Also referred to as caries.
Gastrointestinal
Having to do with the stomach and intestines.
Mucous
Adj. Relating to or resembling mucus.
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Mucocutaneous
Relating to mucous membrane and skin; denoting the line of junction of the two at the nasal, oral, vaginal, and anal orifices.
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.
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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Mittelschmerz
Pelvic pain between periods, corresponding to the release of an ovum (egg) by an ovary.
Mole
1. A fleshy, pigmented skin blemish. 2. A mass of uterine tissue formed by a failure of the normal fertilization process during conception.
Molluscum contagiosum
A viral infection of the skin characterized by lesions with depressed centers containing a curd-like substance.
Mongolism
A condition present at birth characterized by mental deficiency, a broad face and slanting eyes. Also called Down syndrome.
Morbid
1. Pathologic or abnormal. 2. Having to do with, or characterized by, disease.
Mucosa
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Mute
An inability or unwillingness to speak.
Myalgia
Muscle pain.
Myasthenia gravis
A chronic disease characterized by muscular weakness and fatigue.
Myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
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.
Cavities
Holes in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel and the dentin. The enamel is the outermost white hard surface and the dentin is the yellow layer just beneath enamel. Both layers serve to protect the inner living tooth tissue called the pulp, where blood vessels and nerves reside. Small cavities may not cause pain, and may be unnoticed by the patient. Larger cavities can collect food, and the inner pulp of the affected tooth can become irritated by bacterial toxins, foods that are cold, hot, sour, or sweet - causing toothache. Also referred to as caries.
Gastrointestinal
Having to do with the stomach and intestines.
Mucous
Adj. Relating to or resembling mucus.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Mucocutaneous
Relating to mucous membrane and skin; denoting the line of junction of the two at the nasal, oral, vaginal, and anal orifices.
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.
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--------------------------------------
Mittelschmerz
Pelvic pain between periods, corresponding to the release of an ovum (egg) by an ovary.
Mole
1. A fleshy, pigmented skin blemish. 2. A mass of uterine tissue formed by a failure of the normal fertilization process during conception.
Molluscum contagiosum
A viral infection of the skin characterized by lesions with depressed centers containing a curd-like substance.
Mongolism
A condition present at birth characterized by mental deficiency, a broad face and slanting eyes. Also called Down syndrome.
Morbid
1. Pathologic or abnormal. 2. Having to do with, or characterized by, disease.
Mucosa
Muscle
Tissue made up of bundles of long, slender cells that contract when stimulated.
Mute
An inability or unwillingness to speak.
Myalgia
Muscle pain.
Myasthenia gravis
A chronic disease characterized by muscular weakness and fatigue.
Myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle.
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