Large, strong teeth at the back of the jaw, primarily used to grind food. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Modified Radical Mastectomy?
A treatment for breast cancer in which the entire breast, a section of the chest muscle, and lymph nodes in the chest and underarm are removed. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Mitral Valve Prolapse?
A common condition in which the mitral valve in the heart is deformed, causing blood to leak back across the valve; characterized by a heart murmur and sometimes chest pain and disturbed heart rhythm. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Mitral Valve?
The valve in the heart that allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, but prevents blood from flowing back in. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Mitral Stenosis?
A condition in which the mitral valve in the heart becomes narrowed, making the heart work harder to pump blood; can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Mitral Insufficiency?
A problem with the ability of the mitral valve in the heart to close, which causes the heart to pump harder and reduces its efficiency. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Mitosis?
The process by which most cells divide in order to reproduce. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Mites?
Small eight-legged animals, many of which burrow and feed on blood. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Miscarriage?
The expulsion of a fetus before it has developed sufficiently to survive on its own. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Miotic?
A drug that causes the pupil to constrict. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org