Metacarpals
Five cylindrical bones extending from the wrist to the fingers.
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A chromosome with arms of equal length.
- Metanalysis
A technique currently popular in medical research, whereby all data from all available studies of something are combined, at times regardless of the quality of the data. The technique is used by researchers to get a maximum amount of statistical information (the most “power” possible), at times without worrying about distortion of the results.
- Metaphase (cell cycle)
meta) the time when he mistakenly thought chromosomes had just divided into chromatids. It was later realized that chromosomes are already double when nuclear division begins. However, the term “metaphase” has stuck.
- Metaphase chromosome
meta) the time when he mistakenly thought chromosomes had just divided into chromatids. It was later realized that chromosomes are already double when nuclear division begins. However, the term “metaphase” has stuck.
- Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia (McKusick type)
Cartilage hair hypoplasia syndrome.