mechanism of dental trauma
The forces that produced dental alterations; typically classified as resulting from high-velocity projectile, sharp force, blunt force or thermal exposure.
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Mecixan crank
Street name, slang, or code word for methamphetamine.
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media luna
Street, slang, or code word associated with Peyote or mescaline.
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medial
A term used to delineate a location on the body; pertains to being nearer the midsagittal plane or the median axis of the body.
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median raphe
A visible line of tissue extending from the anus to the perineum that marks the union between the two halves of the perineum.
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mediation
Pertaining to child welfare, a non-adversarial, voluntary process that allows the parties involved to agree on a permanency decision in the best interests of the child with the help of a trained, neutral, third party.
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medical error
An error or omission in the medical care provided to an individual.
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medical examiner
A licensed medical or osteopathic physician who specializes in forensic pathology.
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medical history
The systematic collection of information obtained from a patient as part of the individuals medical history; leads to a generalized account of any and all information, including individual and family health, and past and present medical background that may influence their current health.
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medical neglect
Failure to provide or to allow needed care as recommended by a competent health care professional for a physical injury, illness, medical condition, or impairment, and/or the failure to seek timely and appropriate medical care for a serious health problem that any reasonable person would have recognized as needing professional medical attention.
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