"Mastoplasty" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Mastoplasty is a type of surgical procedure that involves the reshaping or reconstruction of the breast. It can be performed for various reasons, including breast augmentation, breast reduction, or correction of breast asymmetry, congenital deformities, or breast cancer surgery. The term comes from the Greek words "mastos" meaning breast and "plastikos" meaning reshaping or molding.
Mastoidea is a term used in paleontology to describe a group of prehistoric mammals that lived during the Mesozoic Era, especially during the Cretaceous Period. These mammals were characterized by their unique skull shape, which featured a combination of primitive and advanced features, and were adapted for a herbivorous diet. The mastoids were distinct from the earlier cynodonts and from the later primates, and were thought to be the ancestors of the present-day mammals, including humans.
Mastoiditis is an infection of the mastoid process, which is a bony structure behind the ear. It is typically caused by a bacterial infection, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, and can occur as a complication of a middle ear infection (otitis media) or mastoiditis. Symptoms include pain and tenderness behind the ear, swelling, redness, and a sensation of pressure or fullness in the ear.
Mastoidotomy is a type of surgical procedure in which a small opening is made in the mastoid bone behind the ear to drain the mastoid air cells, which are filled with pus in the case of a Mastoiditis. This procedure is usually done to treat chronic otitis media, chronic mastoiditis, and sinusitis.
Mastoptosis refers to the medical condition where the breasts droop or sag excessively due to a loss of breast tissue, weight gain, or age-related changes in the skin's elasticity.
Mastorrhagia is a rare medical condition characterized by abnormal or excessive bleeding from the nipple-areola complex, often associated with lactation or menstruation. It can occur in both men and women, but is most commonly reported in women after childbirth or during pregnancy.
Masts refers to tall vertical structures, typically used to support sails on a sailing ship or to carry flags and pennants on a ship or a building. They can also refer to tall structures on medieval buildings, such as churches or castles, that were used for various purposes like lighting or signaling.
Masturbated refers to the act of stimulating one's own genitalia, typically for sexual pleasure, without the presence of a partner.