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Macrophage activating factor
A lymphokine that stimulates macrophages to become more effective killers of certain microbial cells. Macrophages stimulated by MAF can kill tumor cells.
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Macronychia
Abnormal length or thickness of the fingernails or toenails.
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Macronucleus
The larger of the two nuclei of ciliated protozoa.
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Macromethod
Chemical examinations or analyses wherein ordinary quantities of the material being studied are used.
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Macromelus
An individual with abnormally large extremities.
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Macrogyria
Excessively large size of convolutions (gyri) of the cerebral hemispheres.
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Macrogenitosomia praecox
Abnormal size of genitalia in the .developing fetus due to excess androgens (male hormones) from the fetal adrenal. In the female, this causes pseudohermaphroditism, and in the male, enlarged external genitalia.
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Macrogametocyte
A large nonmotile reproductive cell developing from the merozoite of certain protozoans and fungi. Macrogametocytes are found in red blood cells infected with malaria.
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Macroesthesia
State in which objects seen or felt appear to be greatly magnified.
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Macrodrop
A large drop of fluid.
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