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Diseases and Medical Conditions M-O provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters M-O. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.

Featured Article:  Orchitis

Orchitis is an inflammation of one or both of the testicles. Learn about orchitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. See more »

Mediastinitis

Mediastinitis is chronic or acute inflammation of the mediastinum. Learn about mediastinitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Medullary Carcinoma Of Thyroid

Medullary carcinoma of thyroid is thyroid cancer originating from the C cell. Learn about medullary carcinoma of thyroid causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease

Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is gradual kidney function loss from cysts in the kidney. Learn about MCKD causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Megaloblastic Anemia

Megaloblastic anemia is anemia with abnormally large red blood cells. Learn about megaloblastic anemia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meibomianitis

Meibomianitis is an inflammation of the meibomian glands of the eyelid. Learn about meibomianitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Melanoma

Melanoma has 4 major classifications and is the most serious form of skin cancer. Learn about melanoma causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Melanoma Of The Eye

Melanoma of the eye is cancer in on of the structures of the eye. Learn about melanoma of the eye causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Melasma

Melasma is a common dark skin discoloration caused by sun exposure and hormone levels. Learn about melasma causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Membranoproliferative GN I

Membranoproliferative GN I is a kidney disorder caused by glomeruli inflammation. Learn about membranoproliferative GN I causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Membranoproliferative GN II

Membranoproliferative GN II is a kidney disorder caused by deposits in the glomeruli. Learn about membranoproliferative GN II causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Membranous Nephropathy

Membranous nephropathy is a kidney disorder caused by glomeruli inflammation. Learn about membranous nephropathy causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meniere’s Disease

Meniere's disease, the swelling of the endolymphatic sac, affects balance and hearing. Learn about Meniere’s disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meningitis

Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Learn about causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Meningitis - Cryptococcal

Meningitis – cryptococcal is an infection of the meninges by the Cryptococcus neoformans yeast. Learn about cryptococcal meningitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meningitis - Gram-negative

Meningitis - gram-negative is an infection of the meninges by gram-negative bacteria. Learn about gram-negative meningitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meningitis - H. Influenzae

Meningitis - H. influenzae is an infection of the meninges by H. influenzae bacteria. Learn about H. influenzae meningitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meningitis - Meningococcal

Meningitis – meningococcal is an infection of the meninges by Neisseria meningitides bacteria. Learn about meningococcal meningitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meningitis - Pneumococcal

Meningitis – pneumococcal is an infection of the meninges by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. Learn about pneumococcal meningitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meningitis - Tuberculous

Meningitis – tuberculous is an infection of the meninges by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Learn about tuberculous meningitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Meningococcemia

Meningococcemia is an acute bloodstream bacterial infection and vasculitis. Learn about meningococcemia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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