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Macroamylase is a molecule that consists of an enzyme, called amylase, bound to a protein. Because it is relatively large, macroamylase is filtered very slowly fr... |
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Macroglossia is a disorder in which the tongue is larger than normal. I... |
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Macrosomia is a term used to describe an oversized fetus. The most common cause of macrosomia is maternal diabetes. Mac... |
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The macula lutea is the yellow oval spot at the center of the retina (back of the eye) that contains blood vessels and nerv... |
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Definition of Macular DegenerationMacular degeneration is damage to the macula (a part of the retina in the eye) which results in central vision loss.Description of Macular DegenerationAs the eye looks straight ahead, the macula is the point of the retina ... |
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A macule is a small, flat, distinct, colored area of skin that is less than 10 millimeters in diameter, and does not i... |
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Magnesium is an essential miner... |
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Definition of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic technique that provides high quality cross-sectional images of organs and structures within the body without x-rays or radiation.Description of Magnetic Resonanc... |
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Definition of MalabsorptionThis is impaired absorption of nutrients from the GI tract.Description of MalabsorptionMany different conditions and circumstances can affect the ability of the small intestine to absorb nutrients adequately. Examples include a f... |
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Definition of MalariaMalaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite (plasmodium) which is transmitted from human to human by the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.Description of MalariaFour species of the parasite plasmodium are responsib... |
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