An oral contraceptive containing only the synthetic hormone progesterone (birth control pills contain estrogen and progesterone). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Mineral?
A substance that is a necessary part of a healthy diet (such as potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, and magnesium). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Migraine?
A severe headache, usually accompanied by vision problems and/or nausea and vomiting, and that typically recurs. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Midwifery?
A profession concerned with providing care to a mother and baby during pregnancy and childbirth. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Middle Ear Effusion?
The buildup of fluid in the middle ear, which can affect hearing. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Middle Ear?
The small cavity between the eardrum and inner ear; contains three tiny, linked bones that transmit sound to the inner ear. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Micturition Syncope?
Fainting or feeling weak while standing at the toilet; caused by an abnormal heartbeat or a drop in blood pressure. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Microsurgery?
A surgical technique that uses a special binocular microscope to operate on tiny, delicate, or hard-to-reach tissues. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Microorganism?
Any tiny, single-celled organism (such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Microdiskectomy?
Surgical removal of the protruding part of a prolapsed disk. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org