Category: M

Any of the three divisions of the trigeminal nerve (CN V). It is a mixed sensory and motor nerve. Branch of the fifth cranial nerve that affects the muscles of the chin, lower lip, and external ear.  

Nephrosclerosis that develops rapidly in patients with severe hypertension.  

A glomerular disease of unknown cause that produces nephrotic syndrome. It may be distinguished from lipoid nephrosis by immunofluorescence and electron microscopy.  

Neoplasm composed of tissues from two of the germinal layers.  

Necrosis with softening and wetness of the dead tissue.  

Necrosis of cells in the tunica media of an artery.  

By means of a flexible tube that is inserted into the nose of an unresponsive patient and rests above the hypopharynx, the airway is maintained. Used in patients with intact gag reflexes to prevent retching during attempts to maintain an open airway.  

General anesthesia induced by a local anesthetic injected into the sheath of the spinal cord in lumbar region.  

Subgenus of anopheline mosquitoes. Some species transmit malarial parasites.  

Subgenus of anopheline mosquitoes. Some species transmit malarial parasites.