Markov Model
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Mammography Definition Mammography is the procedure used to generate a mammogram.
Manipulative and Body-Based Methods Definition Manipulative and Body-Based Practices in CAM are based on manipulation. The application of controlled force to a joint, moving it beyond the normal range of motion in an effort to aid in restoring health. Manipulation may be performed as a part of other therapies or whole medical systems, including chiropractic medicine, massage, and naturopathy and/or movement of one or more parts of the body. Some examples include chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, a type of manipulation practiced by osteopathic physicians. It is combined with physical therapy and instruction in proper posture, and massage, pressing, rubbing and moving muscles and other soft tissues of the body, primarily by using the hands and fingers. The aim is to increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the massaged area (NCCAM, 2008).
Definition Mapping means the systematic allocation according to rules of any health and healthrelated phrases to their corresponding ICF categories.
Marginal Structural Model Definition A type of regression analysis for longitudinal data with repeated measures, using probability weighting to account for time-varying covariates and selection bias.
Markov Model Definition A time-dependent simulation of the various probabilities and associated costs of patients as they might experience periods of remission and recurrence, treatment and response.
Mastectomy Definition Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast for the treatment or prevention of breast cancer.
Manual Therapy Definition Manual Therapy encompasses the treatment of health ailments of various etiologies through ‘‘hands-on,’’ physical intervention. They are procedures by which the hands directly contact the body to treat movement and/or soft tissue disorders.
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Maternal Conditions Definition Complications associated with pregnancy of a woman and childbirth.
Maternal Morbidity Definition In a broad sense, any instance in which a woman’s physical health is adversely affected beyond what would be considered normal.
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