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MASTOIDITIS

An infection or inflammation of the mastoid air cells.

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MASTOIDS

Air containing structure behind the ears that can get infected and full of fluid.

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MECKEL’S CAVE

A small cavity space that contains the fibers of the fifth cranial nerve.

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MEDIAL

Inner part of something.

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MEDIAN STERNOTOMY

Splitting of the sternum during chest surgery, usually a heart surgery.

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MEDIAN STERNOTOMY WIRES

Metallic wires used to close up the chest/sternum.

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MEDIASTINAL SHIFT

Movement of the mediastinum to the left or right side.  This can be seen with a large pneumothorax, lung collapse (atelectasis), pleural effusion or lung mass.

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MEDIASTINAL WIDENING

Apparent enlargement of the mediastinum.  This can be seen with enlarged lymph nodes, mediastinal masses or bleeding into the mediastinum.

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MEDIASTINITIS

Inflammation of the mediastinum.

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MEDIASTINUM

Space in the middle of the chest, located between the lungs.  It contains the heart, trachea, large blood vessels, esophagus and lymph nodes.