mycorrhizaFungi that form an association with, or have a symbiotic relationship with roots of more developed plants.
MycorrhizaeFungi that form symbiotic relationships with roots of more developed plants.
mycosis fungoides(my-KOH-sis fun-GOY-deez) A type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that first appears on the skin and can spread to the lymph nodes or other organs such as the…
mycosis fungoides plaque(my-KOH-sis fun-GOY-deez plak) In mycosis fungoides, an area of skin that is thickened, raised, red, scaly, and itchy.
Mycostatin(MY-koh-STA-tin) A drug used to treat infections caused by fungi (a type of microorganism).
mycotoxinToxic substance of fungal origin, e.g. aflatoxin.
Myelin(MY-eh-lin) The fatty substance that covers and protects nerves.
Myelin sheath(my' uh lin) the tubular structure that surrounds the nerve fibers.
myeloablation(MY-eh-loh-a-BLAY-shun) A severe form of myelosuppression. Myelosuppression is a condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer…
myeloblastic(MY-eh-loh-BLAS-tik) Refers to myeloblasts (a type of immature cell that forms in the bone marrow).
myelodysplasia(MY-eh-loh-dis-PLAY-zhuh) Abnormal bone marrow cells that may lead to myelogenous leukemia.
myelodysplastic syndromes(MY-eh-loh-dis-PLAS-tik SIN-dromz) A group of diseases in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells.
myelofibrosis(MY-eh-loh-fy-BROH-sis) A disorder in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue.
myelogenous(MY-eh-LAH-jeh-nus) Having to do with, produced by, or resembling the bone marrow.
myelogram(MY-eh-loh-gram) An x-ray of the spinal cord after an injection of dye into the space between the lining of the spinal cord and brain.
Myeloid(MY-eh-loyd) Having to do with or resembling the bone marrow. May also refer to certain types of hematopoietic (blood-forming) cells found in the bone…
Myeloid stem cellsPrecursors to the other lines of blood cells: erythrocytes, granulocytes, monocytes, and platelets.
myeloma(MY-eh-LOH-muh) Cancer that arises in plasma cells, a type of white blood cell.
myelomatosis(MY-eh-loh-muh-TOH-sis) A type of cancer that begins in plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies).
myelomonocyte(MY-eh-loh-MON-oh-site) An abnormal type of white blood cell that is found in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia.
myeloproliferative disorder(MY-eh-loh-pruh-LIH-feh-RUH-tiv dis-OR-der) A group of slow growing blood cancers, including chronic myelogenous leukemia, in which large numbers of…
myelosclerosis with myeloid metaplasia(MY-eh-loh-skleh-ROH-sis ... MY-eh-loyd meh-tuh-PLAY-zhuh) A progressive, chronic disease in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue and blood…
myelosuppression(MY-eh-loh-suh-PREH-shun) A condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
myelosuppressive therapy(MY-eh-loh-suh-PREH-siv THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment that inhibits blood cell production.
Mylosar(MY-loh-sar) A drug that is used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
Mylotarg(MY-loh-targ) A monoclonal antibody combined with a toxic substance that is used to treat certain types of acute myeloid leukemia in older patients and is…
MyoD1A group of four basic myogenic regulatory factors (helix-loop-helix transcription) and a newly discovered factor called muscle enhancer factor-2 which…
myometrium(mye-o-MEE-tree-um) The muscular outer layer of the uterus.
Myosin light chainThere are four light chain subunits containing complex molecules that form contractile units in skeletal muscle.
MySpaceOne of the most popular social networking sites, largely revolving around connecting musicians to fans and having an easy to use blogging platform.
MZLAn indolent (slow-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that begins forming in certain areas (the marginal zones) of lymph tissue.