Category: M

Micturating cystourethrography is an X-ray procedure utilized to examine the bladder during the process of urination. It is commonly employed in young children to identify abnormal reflux of urine, characterized by the backflow of urine up the ureters, specifically when the bladder is emptying. By capturing X-ray images during this dynamic process, healthcare professionals can…

The fibrous tissue that encloses and separates layers of muscles.  

Therapeutic interventions targeting the reduction of blood cell production rate encompass a wide range of treatments.  

The mycobacteria family comprises a group of bacteria that encompasses Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, as well as other strains responsible for related diseases. This diverse group of bacteria shares similarities in their characteristics and can give rise to various illnesses associated with mycobacterial infections.  

Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a condition in which a parent or caregiver intentionally fabricates a child’s medical history or engages in deceptive behaviors to portray an otherwise healthy child as being ill. This factitious disorder involves the deliberate manipulation of medical information and actions aimed at creating the appearance of illness in the child.…

Engaging in multitasking involves the act of juggling numerous tasks and assuming various responsibilities and roles concurrently. It encompasses the ability to efficiently manage and perform multiple duties simultaneously, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in one’s endeavors.  

A hereditary disorder distinguished by the occurrence of numerous cancerous growths in the pituitary gland, parathyroid gland, and islet cells of the pancreas is known as multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1). Approximately half of individuals with MEN-1 who develop pancreatic islet cell tumors will also exhibit gastrinomas, which are tumors that produce gastrin and…

Thyroid glandular hyperfunction, commonly referred to as Plummer’s disease, is a medical condition characterized by the development of benign nodules within the thyroid gland. These nodules disrupt the normal functioning of the gland, leading to excessive secretion of thyroid hormone.  

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is characterized by the presence of numerous focal points where the disease inflicts damage. These focal points serve as sites where the detrimental effects of PML manifest in a multifocal manner.  

Bacteria that have developed resistance to one or more categories of antimicrobial agents and typically exhibit resistance to all but a small number of commercially accessible antimicrobial agents.