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macrocephaly

The term for a skull that is larger than normal

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macrocytic

The term for a larger cell

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Macrophage

A type of phagocyte (cell in the body which 'eats' damaged cells and foreign substances such as virus and bacteria).

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macroscopic

Something that can be seen by the human eye without the use of a microscope

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macula

An area in the middle of the retina that is yellow and depressed; may also be referred to as a fovea or macula lutea

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macular degeneration

A medical condition in which vision loss occurs in the middle of the eye

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macule

A lesion that is less than a single centimeter across; usually flat

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maggot

The young of a fly; tends to be found in dead tissue or decaying tissue

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malabsorption

The impairment of nutrient intake into the intestines

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Malabsorption syndrome

Maldigestion syndrome: A condition involving the intestine in which food may not be properly digested or the nutrients not absorbed.

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malaise

General discomfort of the body

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malformation

Any growth or organ on an animal that is not normal

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Malignant

A word to describe a tumour that is likely to spread to other parts of the body

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Malnutrition

Ill health due to dietary deficiency or imbalance.

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malocclusion

A condition in which the teeth do not connect properly

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malpresentation

The positioning of a fetus in an improper way before birth

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Mammary

Pertaining to the breast.

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mammary glands

The glands in female animals that are used to produce milk; also called the udder or breast

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mammary system

The entire system involved with the production of milk in female animals, including the udder, teats, and inclusive blood vessels

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mammary vein

The term for the veins that are near the udder of dairy cows; they are located just beneath the surface of the skin on the belly of the cow

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mammoplasty

The term for the repair of the mammary glands by surgical means

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mane

The long hair at the back of the neck on a horse

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Mange

Any of several skin and ear conditions caused by a variety of mites.

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manubrium

The end of the sternum at the cranial point

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MAOIs

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Substances that inactivate the enzyme monoamine oxidase which regulates certain transmitter chemicals between nerves. These compounds include certain types of antidepress...

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mare

The term for a female horse over the age of four that has not been sterilized

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marrow

The term for the fatty tissue that is found inside most bones

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Marsupial

An order of mammals including kangaroos, opossums, and sugar gliders in which the female has a pouch on the abdomen which holds the young and has nipples for the young to nurse.

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Mast cell tumor

A nodular growth, usually on the skin, which involves cells (mast cells) which contain large amounts of histamine and normally play a role in allergic reactions. All mast cell tumors in dogs should be...

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mastectomy

The surgical removal of the breasts or mammary glands in an animal

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Mastitis

Inflammation and infection in the mammary glands

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Maternal antibody

Antibody in a newborn animal which the newborn acquired through the placenta or colostrum (the first milk).

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