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  • Mitigate

    (MIH-tih-gayt)

    To make milder or less painful.

  • Mitochondria

    (MY-toh-KON-dree-uh)

    Small structures in a cell that are found in the cytoplasm (fluid that surrounds the cell nucleus). Mitochondria make most of the energy for the cell and have their own genetic material that is different from the genetic material found in the nucleus. Many diseases are caused by mutations (changes) in the DNA of mitochondria. Mitochondria are cell organelles.

  • Mitotane

    MY-toh-tane

    An anticancer drug used in treating adrenocortical cancer and ACTH-producing pituitary tumors (Cushing disease).

  • Mixed lymphocyte culture assay

    A technique to determine compatibility between individuals. Differences in HL-A antigens between two individuals will cause an immune reaction between their lymphocytes mixed in culture. This reactivity can be measured in the MLC assay. Compatible individuals have negative MLC's.

  • Modality

    (moh-DA-lih-tee)

    A method of treatment. For example, surgery and chemotherapy are treatment modalities.

  • Moderate sedation

    (MAH-deh-rut seh-DAY-shun)

    A level of sedation in which a person is asleep but wakes when spoken to or touched. Moderate sedation is caused by special drugs and is used to help relieve anxiety during certain medical or surgical procedures. Drugs that relieve pain may be given at the same time. Also called conscious sedation.

  • Molecular marker

    (muh-LEH-kyoo-ler MAR-ker)

    A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease. A molecular marker may be used to see how well the body responds to a treatment for a disease or condition. Also called biomarker and signature molecule.

  • Molecular markers

    (muh-LEH-kyoo-ler MAR-kers)

    A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease. A molecular marker may be used to see how well the body responds to a treatment for a disease or condition. Also called biomarker and signature molecule.

  • Molecular testing

    (muh-LEH-kyoo-ler TES-ting)

    A laboratory method that uses a sample of tissue, blood, or other body fluid to check for certain genes, proteins, or other molecules that may be a sign of a disease or condition, such as cancer.

  • Monitor

    (MAH-nih-ter)

    A machine that continually records your heart activity.