An organism that can be seen only through a microscope. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoa, algae, and fungi. Although viruses are not considered living … [Read more...]
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microflora
Bacteria and other organisms that live inside the intestines. They help digest food. Vitamins such as biotin and vitamin K are made by microflora. Also called … [Read more...]
MeV linear accelerator
A machine that uses electricity to form a stream of fast-moving subatomic particles. This creates high-energy radiation that may be used to treat cancer. Also … [Read more...]
methoxyamine hydrochloride
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks the ability of a cell to repair damage to its DNA and may kill cancer … [Read more...]
metformin
The active ingredient in a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus (a condition in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood). It is also being … [Read more...]
meteorism
Swelling of the abdomen caused by gas in the intestines or peritoneal cavity. Also called tympanites. … [Read more...]
metabolic disorder
A condition in which normal metabolic processes are disrupted, usually because of a missing enzyme. … [Read more...]
MET tyrosine kinase inhibitor PF-02341066
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It blocks enzymes that cancer cells need to grow and spread. It may also prevent the growth … [Read more...]
MET/VEGFR-2 inhibitor GSK1363089
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. MET/VEGFR-2 inhibitor GSK1363089 blocks enzymes involved in the growth and spread of tumor cells. It may … [Read more...]
mental health counselor
A specialist who can talk with patients and their families about emotional and personal matters, and can help them make decisions. … [Read more...]