A condition in which breast tissue is inflamed. It is usually caused by an infection and is most often seen in nursing mothers. … [Read more...]
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mastocytoma
A growth or lump of mast cells (a type of white blood cell). Mast cell tumors can involve the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle tissue. Also called mast … [Read more...]
maternal
Having to do with the mother, coming from the mother, or related through the mother. … [Read more...]
matrix metalloproteinase
A member of a group of enzymes that can break down proteins, such as collagen, that are normally found in the spaces between cells in tissues (i.e., … [Read more...]
Matulane
(Other name for: procarbazine hydrochloride) … [Read more...]
mature T-cell lymphoma
One of a group of aggressive (fast-growing) non-Hodgkin lymphomas that begin in mature T lymphocytes (T cells that have matured in the thymus gland and gone to … [Read more...]
mature teratoma
A type of benign (not cancer) germ cell tumor (type of tumor that begins in the cells that give rise to sperm or eggs) that often contains several different … [Read more...]
matuzumab
A humanized monoclonal antibody with antineoplastic activity. Matuzumab binds the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) with highaffinity, competitively … [Read more...]
Maxamine
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions. When used together with interleukin-2, Maxamine may help some immune … [Read more...]
Maxidex
(Other name for: dexamethasone) … [Read more...]