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Micafungin		Drugs for Serious Fungal Infections

Miconazole		Drugs Used to Treat Vaginal Yeast Infections

Microbes		see Microorganisms

Microglia		Biology of the Nervous System

ß₂-Microglobulin		Selected Tumor Markers*

in multiple myeloma		Multiple Myeloma: Diagnosis

Micronutrients		see also specific vitamins and minerals Overview of Nutrition: Components of the Diet Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins Vitamins Minerals

Microorganisms		see also Bacteria; Infection; Viral infection Biology of Infectious Disease Types of Infectious Organisms

body invasion by		Development of Infection

identification of		Identifying an Infectious Organism

Microscopic polyangiitis		Some Disorders Characterized by Vasculitis Microscopic Polyangiitis

Microsporidiosis		Gastroenteritis: Parasites Microsporidiosis

Microsporum infection (ringworm)		Ringworm (Tinea): Body ringworm

Microvesicular steatosis		Fatty Liver

Micturition		see Urination

Micturition syncope		Fainting: Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Middle ear		A Look Inside the Ear Biology of the Ears, Nose, and Throat: Middle Ear

disorders of		Middle and Inner Ear Disorders When the Ear Aches How Ear Disorders Affect the Facial Nerve

Midodrine		Orthostatic Hypotension: Treatment

Mifepristone		Abortion: Drugs

Miglitol		Oral Antihyperglycemic Drugs

Migraine headache		How Headaches Differ Migraines Drugs Used to Treat Migraines

Migratory phlebitis		Occlusive Peripheral Arterial Disease: Symptoms Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Milia		Common Birthmarks and Minor Skin Markings in Newborns Rashes in Infants

Miliaria		Prickly Heat What Causes Prickly Heat?

Milk

allergy to, in infant		Problems in Infants and Very Young Children

breast		see Breastfeeding; Breast milk

in galactosemia		Disorders of Carbohydrate Metabolism: Treatment

in hypophosphatemia		Phosphate: Diagnosis and Treatment

intolerance to		Effects of Aging on the Digestive System: Small Intestine Symptoms and Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Causes Lactose Intolerance

for weight loss diet		Diets: Liquid Diets

Milk-alkali syndrome		Calcium: Causes

Milk scan		Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children: Diagnosis

Milk thistle		Some Possible Medicinal Herb–Drug Interactions Milk Thistle

Miller-Fisher syndrome		Polyneuropathy: Symptoms

Miller's lung		What Causes Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis?

Millipede bites		Centipede and Millipede Bites

Mind-body

interactions of		Mind-Body Interactions Mind and Body

therapeutic techniques for		Mind-Body Techniques

Minerals		see also specific minerals, eg, Iron; Zinc Vitamins and Minerals Minerals Minerals

Minimal change disease		Primary Glomerular Disorders That Can Cause Nephrotic Syndrome

Minocycline		Antibiotics

in acne		Drugs Used to Treat Acne

teeth discoloration with		Color Changes in the Mouth

Minoxidil		Alopecia: Treatment

Miscarriage		Miscarriage

alcohol use and		Drug Use During Pregnancy: Alcohol

chromosomal abnormalities and		Genetic Disorders Detection: Chromosomal Abnormalities

IUD use and		Family Planning: Possible Problems

pelvic abnormalities and		Risk Factors Present Before Pregnancy: Reproductive Abnormalities

Misconduct		Conduct Disorder

Misoprostol

in abortion		Abortion: Drugs

in peptic ulcer		Peptic Ulcer: Miscellaneous Drugs Drugs Used to Treat Peptic Disorders

Mistreatment (see Abuse)		Elder Mistreatment

Mites		Parasitic Skin Infections

bites by		Tick and Mite Bites

rickettsial infections from		Some Rickettsial and Related Infections

Mitochondrial antibodies		Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Diagnosis

Mitochondrial myopathy		Other Forms of Muscular Dystrophy

Mitochondrion (mitochondria)		Cells Inside a Cell

genes of		Genetics: Mitochondrial Chromosomes Inheritance of Single-Gene Disorders: Abnormal Mitochondrial Genes

Mitotic inhibitors		Drugs Used to Prevent Transplant Rejection

Mitoxantrone		Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Treatment

Mitral valve		Biology of the Heart and Blood Vessels A Look Into the Heart

in cardiomyopathy		Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms

in Marfan syndrome		Marfan Syndrome

prolapse of		Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)

regurgitation at		Understanding Stenosis and Regurgitation Mitral Regurgitation

in children		Rheumatic Fever: Heart

stenosis of		Understanding Stenosis and Regurgitation Mitral Stenosis

in children		Rheumatic Fever: Heart

Mittelschmerz		Menstrual Cycle: Ovulatory Phase What Causes Pelvic Pain?

Mixed connective tissue disease		Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

Mixed sleep apnea		Sleep Apnea

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