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Macroamylasemia is the buildup of a molecule, called macroamylase, in the blood.
Review Date: 10/18/2006

Macroglobulinemia of Waldenstrom is a cancer of the B lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). Such cancer is called lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. It is associated with the overproduction of proteins called IgM antibodies.
Review Date: 9/20/2006

Macroglossia is a disorder in which the tongue is larger than normal.
Review Date: 11/12/2007

Macrosomia describes an unusually large body size. It is often used to describe an oversized fetus.
Review Date: 11/12/2007

The macula lutea is the yellow oval spot at the center of the retina (back of the eye). It is responsible for sharp, detailed central vision (also called visual acuity).
Review Date: 11/13/2007

Macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the macula (the central part of the retina of the eye) causing decreased vision and possible loss of central vision.
Review Date: 8/8/2006

A macule is a small, flat, distinct, colored area of skin that is less than 10 millimeters in diameter, and does not include a change in skin texture or thickness.
Review Date: 10/18/2006

This is poisoning caused by magic markers, a writing instrument that uses colored ink.
Review Date: 5/23/2006

Magnesium is an essential mineral for human nutrition.
Review Date: 5/1/2006

Magnetic resonance angiography is an MRI exam of the blood vessels. Unlike traditional angiography that involves placing a tube (catheter) into the body, MRA is considered non-invasive.
Review Date: 8/30/2006

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