| MAU |
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Medical Assessment Unit |
| Mammography |
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A special X-ray examination of breast tissue used in the early detection of breast cancer |
| Metabolism |
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The medical name for all the chemical and physical reactions occurring in the body all the time for growth and development |
| Mental Health |
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To do with the well-being of the mind as opposed to physical well-being |
| Midwife |
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Trained professionals who provide assistance and medical care to women throughout their pregnancy, labour and childbirth |
| Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) |
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A Minor Injuries Unit provides special treatment for a wide range of minor injuries and is staffed by specially trained and experienced clinicians |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanner (MRI) Scanner |
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A scanner that produces images of parts of the body by the use of strong magnetic field and electromagnetic waves |
| Multidisciplinary |
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Medical, nursing and other related professionals and non-medical staff such as Social Services and the Voluntary Sector, working together as a team | |
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