macrodactyly-a congenital problem in which there is an abnormal
growth of a finger or toe. macrosomia-a condition in which a
baby is considerably larger than normal at birth. macula-a small
spot inside the eye on the retina that provides the most visual
detail. macular degeneration-an eye condition in which
degeneration in the macular region of the retina results in
decreased central vision and, sometimes, blindness. macular
stains (Also called angel's kisses or stork bites.)-faint, red
marks that appear on the skin at birth. Angel's kisses are marks
on the forehead and eyelids. Stork bites are marks on the back
of the neck. macule-the smaller version of a patch; a flat,
discolored spot. mad cow disease (Also called bovine spongiform
encephalopathy or BSE.)-a neurological disease in cattle that is
related to a disease in humans called new variant Creutzfeldt-
Jakob disease (nvCJD). Both disorders are fatal brain diseases
caused by an unconventional transmissible agent. magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI)-a diagno