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Matrix Metalloproteinases, Secreted
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D053505 |
[A subclass of matrix metalloproteinases that are secreted into the pericellular space.
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Maturation-Promoting Factor
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D016200 |
[Protein kinase that drives both the mitotic and meiotic cycles in all eukaryotic organisms. In meiosis it induces immature oocytes to undergo meiotic maturation. In mitosis it has a role in the G2/M phase transition. Once activated by CYCLINS; MPF directly phosphorylates some of the proteins involved in nuclear envelope breakdown, chromosome condensation, spindle assembly, and the degradation of cyclins. The catalytic subunit of MPF is PROTEIN P34CDC2.
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Mauritania
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D008435 |
[A republic in western Africa, southwest of ALGERIA and west of MALI. Its capital is Nouakchott.
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Mauritius
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D008436 |
[One of the Indian Ocean Islands, east of Madagascar. Its capital is Port Louis. It was discovered by the Portuguese in 1505, occupied by the Dutch 1598-1710, held by the French 1715-1810 when the British captured it, formally ceded to the British in 1814, and became independent in 1968. It was named by the Dutch in honor of Maurice of Nassau, Prince of Orange (1567-1625). (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p742 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p341)
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Maus Elberfeld virus
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D004680 |
[A strain of ENCEPHALOMYOCARDITIS VIRUS, a species of CARDIOVIRUS, usually causing an inapparent intestinal infection in mice. A small number of mice may show signs of flaccid paralysis.
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Maxilla
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D008437 |
[One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS.
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Maxillary Artery
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D008438 |
[A branch of the external carotid artery which distributes to the deep structures of the face (internal maxillary) and to the side of the face and nose (external maxillary).
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Maxillary Diseases
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D008439 |
[Diseases involving the MAXILLA.
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Maxillary Fractures
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D008440 |
[Fractures of the upper jaw.
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Maxillary Neoplasms
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D008441 |
[Cancer or tumors of the MAXILLA or upper jaw.
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Maxillary Nerve
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D008442 |
[The intermediate sensory division of the trigeminal (5th cranial) nerve. The maxillary nerve carries general afferents from the intermediate region of the face including the lower eyelid, nose and upper lip, the maxillary teeth, and parts of the dura.
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Maxillary Osteotomy
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D063166 |
[Surgery of the upper jaw bone usually performed to correct upper and lower jaw misalignment.
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Maxillary Sinus
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D008443 |
[The air space located in the body of the MAXILLARY BONE near each cheek. Each maxillary sinus communicates with the middle passage (meatus) of the NASAL CAVITY on the same side.
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Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms
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D008444 |
[Tumors or cancer of the MAXILLARY SINUS. They represent the majority of paranasal neoplasms.
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Maxillary Sinusitis
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D015523 |
[Inflammation of the NASAL MUCOSA in the MAXILLARY SINUS. In many cases, it is caused by an infection of the bacteria HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE; STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE; or STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS.
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Maxillofacial Abnormalities
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D019767 |
[Congenital structural deformities, malformations, or other abnormalities of the maxilla and face or facial bones.
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Maxillofacial Development
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D008445 |
[The process of growth and differentiation of the jaws and face.
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Maxillofacial Injuries
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D008446 |
[General or unspecified injuries involving the face and jaw (either upper, lower, or both).
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Maxillofacial Prosthesis
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D008447 |
[A prosthetic appliance for the replacement of areas of the maxilla, mandible, and face, missing as a result of deformity, disease, injury, or surgery. When the prosthesis replaces portions of the mandible only, it is referred to as MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS.
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Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation
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D019931 |
[Surgical insertion of an appliance for the replacement of areas of the maxilla, mandible, and face. When only portions of the mandible are replaced, it is referred to as MANDIBULAR PROSTHESIS IMPLANTATION.
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