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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - Produces cross-sectional images of the body without use of radiation.

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)- Gives information of chemical composition. Prostate cancer demonstrates low citrate and high choline levels.

Membrane - A thin layer of tissue which covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ. Cells are covered by a membrane.

Messenger RNA (ribonucelic acid) - The compounds which transmit genetic information from DNA to the protein-forming system of the cell.

Metastasis - The transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected to it. The capacity to metastasize is a characteristic of all malignant tumors.

Mitosis - Cell division.

Monoclonal antibody - An antibody that recognizes one specific sequence of amino acids.

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