(mort'ŏn )

U.S. surgeon, 1835–1903.

M. neuralgia Pain in the metatarsal area due to a fallen transverse arch with pressure on the lateral plantar nerve.

SEE: metatarsalgia.

M. neuroma A neuroma-like mass of the neurovascular bundle of the intermetatarsal spaces. SYN: interdigital neuropathy.