| Meyer's cartilages | <anatomy> The anterior sesamoid cartilage's at the anterior attachments of the vocal ligaments. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Meyer's line | <anatomy> A line through the axis of the big toe and passing the midpoint of the heel in a normal foot. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Meyer's reagent | A solution of phenolphthalein 0.032, in decinormal sodium hydroxide 21, with water (distilled from glass) sufficient to make 100; in the presence of minute traces of blood, the solution becomes purple or blue-red. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Meyer, Willy | <person> U.S. Surgeon, 1854-1932. See: Meyer's reagent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| weigert-meyer rule | <radiology> Applies to duplex collecting systems, upper-pole ureter, obstruction most likely to be hydronephrosis, inserts more inferiorly and medially in bladder, may insert into urethra, vagina, etc., males not incontinent: insertion above ext. Sphincter, associated with ureterocele, lower-pole ureter, reflux most likely to be pyelonephritis see also: drooping lily sign (12 Dec 1998) |