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Medigoxin
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D008520 |
[A semisynthetic digitalis glycoside with the general properties of DIGOXIN but more rapid onset of action. Its cardiotonic action is prolonged by its demethylation to DIGOXIN in the liver. It has been used in the treatment of congestive heart failure (HEART FAILURE).
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Mediodorsal Thalamic Nucleus
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D020645 |
[The largest of the medial nuclei of the thalamus. It makes extensive connections with most of the other thalamic nuclei.
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Meditation
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D019122 |
[A state of consciousness in which the individual eliminates environmental stimuli from awareness so that the mind can focus on a single thing, producing a state of relaxation and relief from stress. A wide variety of techniques are used to clear the mind of stressful outside interferences. It includes meditation therapy. (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary, 4th ed)
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Mediterranea
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D000086222 |
[A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria in the phylum BACTEROIDETES and family BACTEROIDACEAE. This genus includes the type species Mediterranea massiliensis, which resides in the human colon.
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Mediterranean Islands
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D008521 |
[Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The chief islands are the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Crete, Cyprus, the Cyclades, Dodecanese and Ionian Islands, Malta, Sardinia and Sicily.
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Mediterranean Region
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D019083 |
[The Mediterranean Sea, the Mediterranean islands, and the countries bordering on the sea collectively.
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Mediterranean Sea
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D008522 |
[An inland sea enclosed by Europe on the west and north, by Asia on the east, and Africa on the south.
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MedlinePlus
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D049293 |
[NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE service for health professionals and consumers. It links extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other reviewed sources of information on specific diseases and conditions.
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Medrogestone
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D008524 |
[6,17-Dimethylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione. A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of progesterone. It is used in the treatment of menstrual irregularities and has also been employed in the treatment of prostatic hypertrophy and endometrial carcinoma.
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Medroxyprogesterone
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D008525 |
[A synthetic progestational hormone used in veterinary practice as an estrus regulator.
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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
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D017258 |
[A synthetic progestin that is derived from 17-hydroxyprogesterone. It is a long-acting contraceptive that is effective both orally or by intramuscular injection and has also been used to treat breast and endometrial neoplasms.
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Medulla Oblongata
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D008526 |
[The lower portion of the BRAIN STEM. It is inferior to the PONS and anterior to the CEREBELLUM. Medulla oblongata serves as a relay station between the brain and the spinal cord, and contains centers for regulating respiratory, vasomotor, cardiac, and reflex activities.
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Medullary Sponge Kidney
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D007691 |
[A non-hereditary KIDNEY disorder characterized by the abnormally dilated (ECTASIA) medullary and inner papillary portions of the collecting ducts. These collecting ducts usually contain CYSTS or DIVERTICULA filled with jelly-like material or small calculi (KIDNEY STONES) leading to infections or obstruction. It should be distinguished from congenital or hereditary POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASES.
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Medulloblastoma
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D008527 |
[A malignant neoplasm that may be classified either as a glioma or as a primitive neuroectodermal tumor of childhood (see NEUROECTODERMAL TUMOR, PRIMITIVE). The tumor occurs most frequently in the first decade of life with the most typical location being the cerebellar vermis. Histologic features include a high degree of cellularity, frequent mitotic figures, and a tendency for the cells to organize into sheets or form rosettes. Medulloblastoma have a high propensity to spread throughout the craniospinal intradural axis. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, pp2060-1)
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Meeting Abstract
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D016416 |
[Individual abstracts of presentations at meetings, congresses, conferences, symposia, colloquia, seminars, workshops, round tables, and other professional gatherings.
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Mefenamic Acid
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D008528 |
[A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. It is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase.
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Mefloquine
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D015767 |
[A phospholipid-interacting antimalarial drug (ANTIMALARIALS). It is very effective against PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM with very few side effects.
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Mefruside
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D008529 |
[A benzene-sulfonamide-furan. It is used as a diuretic that affects the concentrating ability of the KIDNEY, increases SODIUM CHLORIDE excretion, but may not spare POTASSIUM. It inhibits CARBONIC ANHYDRASES and may increase the blood URIC ACID level.
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Megacins
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D008530 |
[Bacteriocins elaborated by mutant strains of Bacillus megaterium. They are protein or protein-lipopolysaccharide complexes lethal to other strains of the same species.
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Megacolon
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D008531 |
[Dilatation of the COLON, often to alarming dimensions. There are various types of megacolon including congenital megacolon in HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE, idiopathic megacolon in CONSTIPATION, and TOXIC MEGACOLON.
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