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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:  Malignant Hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia is a disease that causes rapid fever and muscle contractions from anesthetic exposure. Learn about malignant hyperthermia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. See more »

Menkes Syndrome

Menkes syndrome causes complications in multiple parts of the body from copper deficiency. Learn about Menkes syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Menopause

Menopause is the period at which women stop producing eggs, menstruation slows and hormone levels fall. Learn about menopause causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Mental Retardation

Mental retardation is a condition of below average intelligence and acquisition of life skills. Learn about mental retardation types, causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Mesenteric Artery Ischemia

Mesenteric artery ischemia is narrowing or blockage of one of three mesenteric arteries. Learn about mesenteric artery ischemia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis

Mesenteric venous thrombosis occurs when a mesenteric vein is blocked by a blood clot. Learn about mesenteric venous thrombosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous)

Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous) is a noncancerous tumor of the pleura. Learn about benign-fibrous mesothelioma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Mesothelioma (malignant)

Mesothelioma (malignant) is a malignant tumor of the pleura from asbestos exposure. Learn about malignant mesothelioma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Metabolic Acidosis

Metabolic acidosis is a disturbance in bodily acid/base levels resulting in high blood acidity and complications. Learn about metabolic acidosis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Metabolic Neuropathies

Metabolic neuropathies are diseases of the nerves caused by chemical process disruptions in the body. Learn about metabolic neuropathies causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is a progressive nerve, organ and muscle disorder. Learn about MLD causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Metastatic Brain Tumor

Metastatic brain tumor is a cancerous cell mass in the brain that spread from another body part. Learn about metastatic brain tumor causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Metastatic Cancer To The Lung

Metastatic cancer to the lung is a lung cancer that spread from another body part. Learn about metastatic cancer to the lung causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Metastatic Pleural Tumor

Metastatic pleural tumor is a cancerous tumor in the pleural space that spread from another organ. Learn about metastatic pleural tumor causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Metatarsus Adductus

Metatarsus adductus is a foot deformity occurring during fetus development bending the foot inward at the instep. Learn about metatarsus adductus causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Methanol Intoxication

Methanol intoxication is poisoning from ingesting methanol or wood alcohol. Learn about methanol intoxication causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Methemoglobinemia

Methemoglobinemia is a defect in hemoglobin molecules reducing oxygen carrying efficiency. Learn about methemoglobinemia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Methemoglobinemia - Acquired

Methemoglobinemia – acquired is a defect in hemoglobin acquired from chemical exposure. Learn about acquired methemoglobinemia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Methylmalonic Acidemia

Methylmalonic acidemia is an enzyme metabolism defect causing methylmalonic acid accumulation. Learn about methylmalonic acidemia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Methylmercury Poisoning

Methylmercury poisoning is neurological damage from exposure to methylmercury. Learn about methylmercury poisoning causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Migraine - Resources

Migraine resources. Migraine support, information and contacts.

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