Malignant ascites
A condition in which fluid containing cancer cells collects within the abdomen.
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- Malleolus
The rounded bony prominence on either side of the ankle joint.
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A tiny bone in the middle ear that is shaped like a minute mallet.
- Malnutrition
A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive enough nutrients for proper function. Malnutrition may range from mild to severe and life-threatening. It can be a result of starvation, in which a person has an inadequate intake of calories, or it may be related to a deficiency of […]