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METASTASIS

Spread of cancer to one part of the body to another.

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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.

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METASTATIC

Cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

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METASTATIC DISEASE

Disease that spreads from one part of the body to another.

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METATARSAL

Long bones that run from the ankle to the toes.

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MICROCALCIFICATION

Calcium "residue". This can be associated with cancer or benign conditions. There is higher chance of cancer with certain microcalcification shapes.

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MICROLOBULATION

This describes tiny bumps on the surface of a mass. This is a descriptor for a more suspicious appearing mass.

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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.

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MIDDLE CREBELLAR PEDUNCLE

A part of the brain that connects the base of the brain or “stalk” to the cerebellum.  It is normal.

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MIDFOOT

Middle of the foot.