Medial

Medial is a Relational Term. A structure lying closer to an imaginary line passing through the middle of the Body in the Sagittal Plane .

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Synonym for Medial

– Internal

Antonym for Medial

– Lateral
– External

Mechanically-Regulated Channels

Protein Channels in the Cell Membrane that are operated mechanically, ie by Touch.

Meatus

External opening of a Canal.

Matrix

The fibers and the Ground Substance of Connective Tissue.

Mastication

The Chewing Process.

Mast Cell

Small Connective Tissue Cell usually found near Blood Vessels that contain the chemicals Histamine and Heparin in their Cytoplasm.

Mass Number

The sum of Protons and Neutrons in an Atom.

Mass Action

Simultaneous Contraction of Smooth Muscle of Large Intestine over a large area pushing material from one part of the Colon to another and into the Rectum.