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Shoulder MRI scan
National Library of Medicine — A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the shoulder is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the shoulder area and surrounding joint, muscles, and tissues. This test provides detailed pictures of the shoulder area. MRI is a very ...More…
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Pelvis MRI scan
National Library of Medicine — MRI - pelvis; MRI - hips; Pelvic MRI with prostate probe; Magnetic resonance imaging - pelvis A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the pelvis is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the area between the hip bones. This part ...More…
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Lumbar MRI scan
National Library of Medicine — A lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive way to create detailed pictures of the part of the spine that runs through the lower back. This area is called the lumbar spine. It consists of five vertebrae called L1 to L5. Before ...More…
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Leg MRI scan
National Library of Medicine — MRI - lower extremity; Magnetic resonance imaging - leg; Magnetic resonance imaging - lower extremity; MRI - ankle; Magnetic resonance imaging - ankle; MRI - femur; MRI - leg A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the leg is a noninvasive ...More…
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Sinus MRI scan
National Library of Medicine — MRI of the sinuses; Magnetic resonance imaging - sinuses; Maxillary sinus MRI; Cavernous sinus MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the sinuses is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the the air-filled spaces inside the ...More…
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Breast MRI scan
National Library of Medicine — A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the breast is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the breast and surrounding tissues. It may be done in combination with mammography or ultrasound. However, it is not a replacement for ...More…
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Metabolic syndrome
National Library of Medicine — Metabolic syndrome is a name for a group of symptoms that occur together and promote the development of coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is becoming more and more common in the United States. Metabolic ...More…
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Medical Encyclopedia
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Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) I
National Library of Medicine — Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) I is an inherited disorder in which one or more of the endocrine glands are overactive or form a tumor. Endocrine glands most commonly involved include: MEN I is caused by a defect in a gene called RET. The ...More…
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Metyrapone test
National Library of Medicine — The metyrapone test measures the ability of the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in response to decreased blood cortisol levels. There are two different types of metyrapone tests. The first is an overnight test. A ...More…
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Metopic ridge
National Library of Medicine — A metopic ridge is an abnormal shape of the skull. The ridge can be seen on the forehead. A metopic ridge is similar to other ridged sutures. It occurs when the two halves of the frontal bones of the skull join together prematurely. The metopic ...More…
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Methylmercury poisoning
National Library of Medicine — Methylmercury poisoning is brain and nervous system damage from the chemical methylmercury. Methylmercury is a type of mercury ("quicksilver"), a metal that is liquid at room temperature. Most compounds containing mercury are poisonous. ...More…