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| Mastectomy |
| Surgical removal of the breast, usually for cancer. May be partial, complete, or radical depending on the amount of tissue removed. |
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| Medical School |
| A four year training period after graduation from college. Basic training in fundamental medical science and patient care occurs here. Graduation yields M.D. degree. |
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| Meningitis |
| Infection or inflammation of the coverings of the brain and spinal cord. |
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| Multiple sclerosis |
| Chronic disease resulting in damage to the insulation around nerve fibers. This causes poor nerve function in various nervous system areas. |
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| Myocardial Infarction–(Heart Attack) |
| Death of part of the heart due to reduced blood flow from blocked coronary arteries. |
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| Myopia |
| Nearsightedness |
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