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MIP test

A test that measures the strength of the muscles used in breathing. A person inhales and exhales through a device called a manometer, and the pressures are … [Read more...]

Miraluma test

A type of breast imaging test that is used to detect cancer cells in the breasts of some women who have had abnormal mammograms, or who have dense breast … [Read more...]

Mircera

(Other name for: methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta) … [Read more...]

Mirena

(Other name for: levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) … [Read more...]

miRNA

A type of RNA found in cells and in blood. miRNA are smaller than many other types of RNA and can bind to messenger RNAs (mRNAs) to block them from making … [Read more...]

mirtazapine

A synthetic tetracyclic derivative of the piperazino-azepines with antidepressant activity. Although its mechanism of action is unknown, mirtazapine enhances … [Read more...]

misonidazole

A nitroimidazole with radiosensitizing and antineoplastic properties. Exhibiting high electron affinity, misonidazole induces the formation of free radicals and … [Read more...]

misoprostol

A radioprotective agent that belongs to the family of drugs called prostaglandins. … [Read more...]

mistletoe

A semiparasitic plant that grows on some types of trees. Mistletoe extracts are being studied as treatments for cancer. … [Read more...]

mistletoe extract

An extract of the whole plant Viscum album (mistletoe) with potential biological response modifier (BRM) activity. Mistletoe extract may both stimulate the … [Read more...]