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Topic: Health

myelogenous

IPA: //maɪˈɛlədʒənəs//

KK: /maɪˈɛlədʒənəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or produced by the bone marrow.

Example: The doctor explained that myelogenous leukemia affects the blood cells produced in the bone marrow.

myeloid

IPA: /ˈmaɪəˌlɔɪd/

KK: /ˈmaɪəˌlɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is connected to or comes from the bone marrow or spinal cord.

Example: The myeloid cells play a crucial role in the immune system.

myeloma

IPA: //maɪˈɛloʊmə//

KK: /maɪˈɛloʊmə/

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow and affects the production of blood cells.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with myeloma after reviewing his test results.

myelopathy

IPA: //maɪˈɛləpəθi//

KK: /maɪˈɛləpəθi/

noun

Definition: A condition where the spinal cord is damaged or diseased, leading to various neurological problems.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with myelopathy after she experienced weakness in her legs.

myiasis

IPA: /maɪˈaɪəs/

KK: /maɪˈeɪɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the body is infected by the larvae of flies, often causing damage to the tissue.

Example: The patient was treated for myiasis after the fly larvae were found in the wound.

myocardial

IPA: /ˌmaɪəˈkɑrdɪəl/

KK: /maɪəˈkɑrdɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the thick muscular layer of the heart that helps pump blood.

Example: The doctor explained that a myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked.

myocarditis

IPA: //ˌmaɪ.əʊ.kɑːrˈdaɪ.tɪs//

KK: /maɪəˈkɑrdɪtɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where the heart muscle becomes inflamed, often leading to chest pain, fatigue, and other symptoms.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with myocarditis after he complained of severe chest pain.

myocardium

IPA: /ˌmaɪəˈkɑːrdɪəm/

KK: /maɪəˈkɑrdɪəm/

noun

Definition: The muscular tissue that makes up the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Example: The myocardium is essential for the heart's ability to function properly.

myoclonic

IPA: /ˌmaɪəˈklɒnɪk/

KK: /maɪəˈklɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to sudden, brief muscle jerks or spasms.

Example: The patient experienced myoclonic seizures that caused her body to jerk unexpectedly.

myoclonus

IPA: //maɪˈɒklənəs//

KK: /maɪˈɒklənəs/

noun

Definition: A sudden, involuntary twitching or jerking of muscles that can happen in various brain disorders.

Example: The patient experienced myoclonus, causing her arms to jerk unexpectedly.

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