METASTASIS
Spread of cancer to one part of the body to another.
METASTASIS (chest)
Spread of cancer from one part of the body to another. This can be spread near the original cancer (local metastasis) or spread far away in a different part of the body (distant metastasis). For example, there can be lung metastasis from colon cancer. Metastasis in the chest can show up as lung masses or lymphadenopathy.
METASTATIC
Cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
METASTATIC DISEASE
Disease that spreads from one part of the body to another.
METATARSAL
Long bones that run from the ankle to the toes.
MICROCALCIFICATION
Calcium "residue". This can be associated with cancer or benign conditions. There is higher chance of cancer with certain microcalcification shapes.
MICROLOBULATION
This describes tiny bumps on the surface of a mass. This is a descriptor for a more suspicious appearing mass.
MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY
One of the large blood vessels that delivers blood to the brain. There is a right middle cerebral artery and a left middle cerebral artery. It is often called the “MCA” for short.
MIDDLE CREBELLAR PEDUNCLE
A part of the brain that connects the base of the brain or “stalk” to the cerebellum. It is normal.
MIDFOOT
Middle of the foot.