A substance the body needs in tiny amounts to grow and stay healthy. Examples are vitamins and minerals. … [Read more...]
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micronutrient-fortified probiotic yogurt
An micronutrient-fortified fermented dairy product with potential positive immunomodulatory activity. Micronutrient-fortified probiotic yogurt contains various … [Read more...]
microorganism
An organism that can be seen only through a microscope. Microorganisms include bacteria, protozoa, algae, and fungi. Although viruses are not considered living … [Read more...]
microRNA
A type of RNA found in cells and in blood. MicroRNAs are smaller than many other types of RNA and can bind to messenger RNAs (mRNAs) to block them from making … [Read more...]
microsatellite
A short sequence of DNA, usually 1 to 4 basepairs (a unit of DNA), that is repeated together in a row along the DNA molecule. There is variation from person to … [Read more...]
microsatellite instability
A change that occurs in the DNA of certain cells (such as tumor cells) in which the number of repeats of microsatellites (short, repeated sequences of DNA) is … [Read more...]
microscope
An instrument that is used to look at cells and other small objects that cannot be seen with the eye alone. … [Read more...]
microscopic
Too small to be seen without a microscope. … [Read more...]
microsphere
A very tiny, hollow, round particle made from glass, ceramic, plastic, or other materials. Microspheres injected into blood vessels that feed a tumor may kill … [Read more...]
microstaging
A technique used to help determine the stage (extent) of melanoma and certain squamous cell cancers. A sample of skin that contains tumor tissue is examined … [Read more...]