In medical contexts, this three-letter acronym typically represents “methylmalonic acid.” Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the body’s inability to properly process certain proteins and fats, leading to... Read more »
MMA, in the context of interventional radiology, stands for middle meningeal artery. Embolization is a minimally invasive procedure used to block blood flow to a specific area. Thus, middle meningeal artery embolization... Read more »
The shortened form “MMA” represents mixed martial arts, a full-contact combat sport incorporating techniques from various disciplines like boxing, wrestling, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. For example, a sports news headline might... Read more »