Oncology and biomedicine terminology · MLC-0111
Oncology and biomedicine terms: M (1,028)
- myeloblasticRefers to myeloblasts (a type of immature cell that forms in the bone marrow).
- myelodysplasiaAbnormal bone marrow cells that may lead to myelogenous leukemia.
- myelodysplastic syndromeA type of cancer in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells (white blood cells, red...
- myelofibrosisA disorder in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue.
- myelogenousHaving to do with, produced by, or resembling the bone marrow. Sometimes used as a synonym for myeloid; for...
- myelogramAn x-ray of the spinal cord after an injection of dye into the space between the lining of the spinal cord...
- myeloidHaving to do with or resembling the bone marrow. May also refer to certain types of hematopoietic...
- myeloid cell leukemia 1 inhibitor PRT1419An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein myeloid cell leukemia 1 (MCL1; induced myeloid...
- myeloid sarcomaA rare type of cancer that is made up of myeloblasts (a type of immature white blood cell) and forms outside...
- myelomaCancer that arises in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell.
- myelomatosisA type of cancer that begins in plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies). Also called Kahler...
- myelomonocyteAn abnormal type of white blood cell that is found in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. These cells are...
- myeloproliferative neoplasmA type of disease in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, platelets, or certain white blood...
- myelosclerosis with myeloid metaplasiaA progressive, chronic disease in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue and blood is made in...
- myelosuppressionA condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood...
- myelosuppressive therapyTreatment that stops or slows the growth of blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Myelosuppressive...
- MyleranA drug that contains the active ingredient busulfan and is used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia...
- MylotargA drug used alone or with other drugs to treat acute myeloid leukemia that is CD33 positive (expresses the...
- myocarditisA rare condition in which the heart muscle becomes thick and inflamed and may also become weak. Myocarditis...
- myoclonic jerkA sudden, brief, strong contraction of a muscle or group of muscles that cannot be controlled.
- myoinositolA nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy...
- myo-inositol/D-chiro-inositol supplementAn oral supplement composed of two inositol isomers, myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, that may potentially...
- myometriumThe muscular outer layer of the uterus.
- myopericytomaA rare, slow-growing soft tissue tumor that begins in cells that wrap around blood vessels. Most...
- myristyl nicotinate creamA substance being studied in the prevention of skin cancer. Myristyl nicotinate cream is also being studied...
- myxofibrosarcomaA rare type of cancer that forms in fibrous (connective) tissue, usually in or just under the skin of the...
- myxoid liposarcomaA rare type of cancer that begins in fat cells. It usually occurs in the thigh, but it may also occur in the...
- MZLAn indolent (slow-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that begins forming in certain areas (the...
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