A procedure in which biomarkers (for example, biological molecules or changes in tumor cell DNA) are used to estimate a person … [Read more...]
M
molecularly targeted therapy
In cancer treatment, substances that kill cancer cells by targeting key molecules involved in cancer cell growth. … [Read more...]
molecule
The smallest particle of a substance that has all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance. Molecules are made up of one or more atoms. If they … [Read more...]
molybdenum
An element with atomic symbol Mo, atomic number 42, and atomic weight 95.94. … [Read more...]
mometasone
A drug that is used in a cream to treat certain skin conditions and in a nasal spray to treat sinus problems caused by allergies. It is being studied as a way … [Read more...]
mometasone furoate
The furoate salt form of mometasone, a synthetic topical glucocorticosteroid receptor agonist with anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive … [Read more...]
monitor
In medicine, to regularly watch and check a person or condition to see if there is any change. Also refers to a device that records and/or displays patient … [Read more...]
monk
An extract made from the fruit of the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) found in parts of Asia and Europe. It is claimed to treat … [Read more...]
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
A type of drug used to treat depression. It stops the breakdown of certain chemicals in the brain that help improve a person … [Read more...]
monobenzone
A monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone with topical depigmentation activity. Although the exact mechanism of action of depigmentation is unknown, the metabolites of … [Read more...]