Malignancy - (ma-lig-nan-cy)
Progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumour)
Mania - (may-nia)
A phase characterised by the excitement and elevation of one's mood; manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity and disorganisation of behaviour
Melanin - (mel-a-nin)
A pigment that imparts colour to the hair and skin
Melanocyte - (me-la-no-cyte)
Cells found in the deeper layer of the skin, producing the pigment melanin
Menarche - (men-ar-che)
The onset or first occurrence of menstruation in a woman
meningitis - (men-in-gi-tis)
A disease characterised by inflammation of the meninges, which are tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord
Menopause - (men-o-pause)
The time in a woman's life when the menstrual cycle ends; the woman stops menstruating after this
Menses - (men-ses)
The time during which menstruation occurs
Menstrual - (men-stru-al)
Pertaining to menstruation (the menses)
Menstrual cycle - (men-stru-al cycle)
The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus; the first day of menstrual bleeding is designated as 'day 1' of the menstrual cycle
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