matter

matter definition - medical

mat·ter (mătˈər)

noun
  1. Something that occupies space and can be perceived by one or more senses.
  2. A specific type of substance.
  3. Discharge or waste, such as pus or feces, from a living organism.

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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