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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (ms) is the most common, disabling, neurological condition, to affect young adults in the world today.

 
 

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maculopapular rash - a rash that contains both macules, a discolored spot or area on the skin that is not elevated above the surface; and papules, a small, solid, usually inflammatory bump in the skin that does not contain pus

 

malaise - an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of, or accompanying the onset of an illness

manic reaction -  excitement of psychotic nature manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior and (extreme) elevation of mood

melena - the passage of dark tarry stools containing blood that has been subject to partial digestion; usually an indication of bleeding in the upper part of the digestive tract, especially the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

meningitis - inflammation of the meninges (lining) of the brain and spinal cord

muscle atrophy - wasting or loss of muscle tissue resulting from disease or lack of use

mydriasis - excessive dilatation of the pupil of the eye usually in response to a decrease in light or certain drugs

myalagia - muscular pain or tenderness

myocardial infarct - destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle

myopathy - disease of the muscle tissue not related to nerve function

myositis - inflammation of muscle tissue, usually with accompanying pain and swelling

 

 

 
 

 
 

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