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macrococcus. A large unicellular microorganism.
macros. Large, as in macroscopic, an object visible to the naked eye.
macula. Spot, as in macular, relating to or marked by macules, or spotted.
magnesium sulphate. Epsom salts; a purgative.
malignant. Resistant to treatment and tending to grow.
malleolus. A process of bone the shape of the head of a hammer.
mania. Frenzy, as in megalomania, a delusion of grandeur.
manifestation. Clear to the eye or to the mind.
manus. Hand, as in manual, relating to or performed with the hands.
marrow. The soft substance filling the medullary cavities and cancellous extremities of the long bones.
massage. A scientific method of manipulating the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, tapping, etc.
matrix. The formative portion of a nail or of a tooth.
measles. An acute exanthematous disease.
medullary. Relating to the medulla or marrow.
membrane. A layer of tissue covering a part or connecting two structures.
mercury. Quicksilver.
metastasis. A change in the seat of disease.
metatarsalgia. Pain in the metatarsus.
metatarsophalangeal. Relating to the metatarsal bones and the phalanges.
meter. Measure, as in meter, a measure of length, the equivalent of 39.3 inches.
microbe. A minute one-celled microorganism.
micrococcus. A genus of schizomycetes.
microorganism. A minute living body.
miliary. Like millet seeds, in size.
molecular. Pertaining to molecules.
molecule. The smallest possible unit of existence of any substance.
morphine. The chief narcotic principle of opium.
mortification. Death; gangrene.
mucous. Relating to mucous as in mucous membrane.
mucus. A clear viscid secretion of a mucous membrane, mucilagenous in character.
mummification. Dry gangrene.
myeloma. A tumor due to hyperplasia of the bone marrow.
myoma. A muscular tumor.
myxoma. A tumor of stellate or polyhedral cells in a matrix of mucin.