17th October 2008
Mononeuritis multiplex also known as multiple mononeuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex. Mononeuritis multiplex is a neurological disorder that involves damage to at least two parts nerve areas. Mononeuritis multiplex causes a loss of function of the muscle ...
17th October 2008
Myelofibrosis (MF) is one of the myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs). It is also known as agnogenic myeloid metaplasia or meylofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia. Myelofibrosis means fibrosis of the bone marrow. In this form, the marrow becomes fibrous as p...
17th October 2008
Myelofibrosis (MF) is one of the myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs). It is also known as agnogenic myeloid metaplasia or meylofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia. Myelofibrosis means fibrosis of the bone marrow. In this form, the marrow becomes fibrous as p...
17th October 2008
Mumps is an infection caused by the mumps paramyxo virus. Virus is transmitted through airborne droplets from the coughs and sneezes of infected people. Humans are the only known natural hosts. It can end up almost everywhere - the kidneys, thyroid glan...
17th October 2008
Mycetoma is a disease prevalent in arid and semi-arid regions around the globe. Mycetoma is a chronic, granulomatous disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which sometimes involves muscle, bones, and neighboring organs. The infection is characterize...
17th October 2008
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a disorder of neuromuscular transmission characterized by frailness and fatigability of skeletal muscles. The reason of myasthenia gravis is a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. Myasthenia gravis is...
17th October 2008
Medullary cystic kidney disease is an autosomal dominant kidney disorder characterized by cysts in both kidneys and tubulointerstitial sclerosis leading to end-stage renal illness. In these conditions, the kidneys don't concentrate the urine enough, leadi...
17th October 2008
Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by facial swelling, exceptionally of the lips. It involves nerves, mucous membranes, and skin, especially in orofacial region. Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is characterized by oral no...
17th October 2008
Melnick-Needles Syndrome is a infrequent genetic disorder of the bones, but also affects the soft body tissue such as the kidneys and the renal tract. Melnick-Needles syndrome is a member of a group of related conditions called otopalatodigital spectrum d...
17th October 2008
Mallory-Weiss syndrome is a condition in which the inner lining of the esophagus tears at or near where it connects to the stomach. Mallory-Weiss syndrome may also be caused by epileptic convulsions. Mallory-Weiss tears cause approximately 10-15% of all e...
17th October 2008
Megaloblastic (Pernicious) anemia is a type of anemia characterized by very large red blood cells. It is frequently due to lack of vitamin B12 and/or folic acid. Mild B-12 deficiency is common in older persons, most often resulting from achlorhydria. The...
17th October 2008
Malignant mesothelioma, also known as mesothelioma cancer is a deadly cancer that affects the lining of the lung (pleura), the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), and the lining of the heart (pericardium). The most familiar type of mesothelioma i...
17th October 2008
Mental retardation is a developmental disability that is marked by lower-than-normal intelligence and limited daily living skills. People who are mentally retarded function at an intellectual level that is below average and have difficulties with learning...
17th October 2008
Morgellons syndrome, also known as delusional parasitosis. At the present moment Morgellons disease is a very divisive skin disorder. Morgellons is an unusual parasite-like skin disease, which produces irritating sores all over the body. Symptoms linked w...
17th October 2008
Microvillous inclusion disease is a rare inherited disorder of the small intestine that is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. It is caused by a congenital lack of apical microvilli in the epithelial cells of the small intestine. Microscopic pol...
