Ma
Macroglobulinemia
Macrolides
Antibiotics
in transplantation
Drugs Used to Prevent Transplant Rejection
Macrominerals
see also specific minerals Minerals
Macronutrients
Overview of Nutrition: Components of the Diet
Macrophages
Understanding the Immune System
alveolar
Defense Mechanisms
in chronic granulomatous disease
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
in immune response
Innate Immunity: Monocytes and Macrophages
Macula
An Inside Look at the Eye Biology of the Eyes Viewing the Retina
bleeding around
Some Causes and Features of Sudden Loss of Vision
degeneration of
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular pucker (wrinkle)
Epiretinal Membrane
Macules
Medical Names for Marks and Growths on the Skin
melanotic
Lip and Tongue Disorders: Discoloration
Maculopathy
age-related
cellophane
Mad cow disease
Of Sheep and Cows
Madness
see Mental health disorders
Mafenide
Magic mushroom
Hallucinogens
Magnesium
Minerals Magnesium
deficiency of
Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies
high blood levels of (hypermagnesemia)
Magnesium: Hypermagnesemia
low blood levels of (hypomagnesemia)
Magnesium: Hypomagnesemia
low calcium levels and
Calcium: Causes
reference range for
Blood Tests*
Magnesium citrate
Agents Used to Prevent or Treat Constipation
Magnesium hydroxide
in constipation
in peptic ulcer
Peptic Ulcer: Antacids Drugs Used to Treat Peptic Disorders
Magnesium sulfate
Complications of Labor and Delivery : Preterm Labor Preeclampsia: Diagnosis and Treatment
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
Other Tests for Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Magnetic Resonance Imaging How Imaging Tests Help in Diagnosing Nervous System Disorders Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
Diagnosis of Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary Disorders: Imaging Tests
in primary sclerosing cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Diagnosis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Anatomy and Disease Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Procedures
in acromegaly
Acromegaly and Gigantism: Diagnosis
of biliary tract
in digestive system
Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
of eye
Tests for Eye Disorders: Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
of fracture
Fractures: Diagnosis
of heart
Other Tests for Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Angina: Diagnosis
of kidney and urinary tract
Diagnosis of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (see )
of lung
Tests for Lung Disorders: Chest Imaging
in multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Diagnosis
in musculoskeletal system
Tests for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Musculoskeletal Pain: Testing
in neurologic disorders
How Imaging Tests Help in Diagnosing Nervous System Disorders
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy
How Imaging Tests Help in Diagnosing Nervous System Disorders Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Magnetic resonance venography
Magnet therapy
Energy Therapies: Magnets
Major histocompatibility complex (MHC)
Understanding the Immune System Biology of the Immune System: Recognition
in organ transplantation
Transplantation: Tissue Matching
Malabsorption
Malabsorption Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies
diarrhea with
Some Causes and Features of Diarrhea
in vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12: Inadequate absorption
weight loss in
Involuntary Weight Loss: What the doctor does
Malaria
Malaria Problems at the Destination: Malaria
in children
Fever in Infants and Children: What the doctor does
during pregnancy
Specific Medical Conditions and Travel: Pregnancy
Malassezia furfur infection
Tinea Versicolor
Malathion
Lice Infestation: Treatment
Mal de mer (sea sickness)
see Motion sickness
Male-pattern baldness
Hair Loss (Alopecia): Androgenetic alopecia Losing Hair Some Causes and Features of Hair Loss
Malformations
see Birth defects
Malignancy
see Cancer
Malignant external otitis
Malignant External Otitis
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Bone and Joint Tumors: Fibrosarcomas andMalignant Fibrous Histiocytomas
Malignant hypertension
kidney failure in
Malignant Hypertensive Nephrosclerosis
Malignant hyperthermia
Genetic Makeup and Response to Drugs
Malignant melanoma
see Melanoma
Malignant nephrosclerosis
Mallet finger
Hand and Finger Deformities: Mallet Finger When the Fingers Are Abnormally Bent Hand Fractures: Finger Fractures
Malleus (hammer)
A Look Inside the Ear Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat: Middle Ear
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Injury to the Esophagus: Esophageal Laceration
Malnutrition
Undernutrition Causes of Undernutrition How Starvation Affects the Body
blindness (toxic amblyopia) and
Toxic Amblyopia
in immunodeficiency disorders
Immunodeficiency Disorders: Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorders
in infants and young children
Failure to Thrive
optic neuropathy and
in pregnancy
Anemia During Pregnancy: Anemia due to nutritional deficiencies
pressure sores and
Pressure Sores: Causes
Malocclusion
Malocclusion Malocclusion
Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Maltase deficiency of
Lactose Intolerance
Malt worker's lung
What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?
Mammary duct ectasia
Nipple Discharge: What the doctor does
Mammary glands
see Breasts
Mammography
Diagnosis of Cancer: Screening Cancer Screening Recommendations* Breast Cancer: Mammography Mammography: Screening for Breast Cancer Diagnostic Procedures
Managed care
How Health Care Is Paid For: Understanding Managed Care
for dying patient
Choices to Make Before Death: Choosing a Set of Health Care Practitioners to Provide Care
Medicare and
Medicare: Medicare Part C
Mandible
see also Jaw
congenital smallness of
Bone and Muscle Defects: Facial Defects
dislocation of
Jaw Dislocation Putting a Dislocated Jaw Back in Place
fracture of
Barton's Bandage Fractures of the Jaw and Face
Manganese
Minerals
Mania
Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness) Some Causes of Mania
Manic-depressive illness
Bipolar Disorder in Children(Manic-Depressive Illness)
Mannitol
Drugs Used to Treat Glaucoma
Manometry
Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Manometry
in gastroesophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD): Diagnosis
MAOIs
see Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Maple bark stripper's lung
Maple syrup urine disease
Disorders of Amino Acid Metabolism: Maple Syrup Urine Disease
Marasmus
Undernutrition: Marasmus
Marble bone disease
Osteopetroses
Marchiafava-Bignami disease
Alcohol: Long-Term Effects
Marfan syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
aortic aneurysm in
Aneurysms: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms
Margarine
Types of Fat Dyslipidemia: Treatment
Marginal keratolysis
Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis
Marijuana
adolescent use of
Drug and Substance Use and Abuse in Adolescents: Other Substances
dependence on
in HIV infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Infection: Other Drugs
Drug Use During Pregnancy: Marijuana
Marine animal bites and stings
Marine Animal Stings and Bites
Mariviroc
Drugs For HIV Infection
Markers, tumor
Defenses Against Cancer: Tumor Antigens Diagnosis of Cancer: Screening Diagnosis of Cancer: Diagnosis Selected Tumor Markers*
Marketplace, fear of (agoraphobia)
Phobic Disorders: Agoraphobia
Marsh fever
see Malaria
Marsupialization
Gynecologic Cysts: Treatment
Masculinization
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Symptoms
Mask of pregnancy
Melasma Physical Changes During Pregnancy: Skin
Masochism
Paraphilias: Sexual Masochism and Sadism
Massage
Treatment of Pain and Inflammation: Massage Some Uses for Massage Manipulative and Body-Based Therapies: Massage Therapy
in temporomandibular joint disorders
Physical Therapy for Jaw Muscles
Mastalgia
Breast Disorders: Breast Pain
Mast cells
Understanding the Immune System Acquired Immunity: IgE Mastocytosis
in allergic reactions
Allergic Reactions and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders
in asthma
Asthma: Causes
Mast cell stabilizers
Allergic Reactions and Other Hypersensitivity Disorders: Mast cell stabilizers Some Drugs Used to Treat Allergies: Available Forms
Mastectomy
Breast Cancer: Surgery Surgery for Breast Cancer
breast reconstruction after
Breast Cancer: Surgery Rebuilding a Breast
Master gland
see Pituitary gland
Mastitis
Staphylococcus aureus Infections: Symptoms Breast Infection and Abscess Breast Infection
Mastocytoma
Mastocytosis
Mastocytosis Hives: What the doctor does
Mastoiditis
Some Causes and Features of Earache Some Causes and Features of Ear Discharge Mastoiditis Middle Ear Infections in Young Children: Complications
Masturbation
Sexuality: Masturbation Development of Sexuality
Mathematics, learning disorders in
Learning Disorders
Maturation
see Puberty
Mauriac syndrome
Diabetes Mellitus in Children(DM): Complications of Treatment and Illness
Maxilla
see Jaw
Maxillary sinus
Nose and Sinuses Locating the Sinuses
Maximal voluntary ventilation
Tests for Lung Disorders: Maximal Voluntary Ventilation (MVV)
