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MEDULLARY CARCINOMA

A type of breast cancer that tends to grow fast. However, the prognosis is usually good.

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MENINGEAL CARCINOMATOSIS

Refers to a cancer covering the surface of the brain or spinal cord.

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MENINGES

The covering of the brain.

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MENINGIOMA

A tumor that forms from the covering of the brain.  They can be problematic if large enough to cause pressure effect on the brain.  It is considered benign in that it doesn’t spread but they can grow in size over time.

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MENISCUS

"Cushion" in our knee joint made out of cartilage.

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MESENTERIC

Anything related to mesentery (see mesentery).

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MESENTERY

The structure that holds the bowel ("intestine") in place. Usually surrounded by fat, blood vessels, and lymphatic ("immune") system.

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METACARPAL

Long bone that runs from the wrist to the fingers.

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METAPHYSEAL

Anything related metaphysis (see below).

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METAPHYSIS

Part of bone that is closest to the growth plate in children.