Mass Effect
Definition
A critically acclaimed science fiction action role-playing video game franchise developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, centered on Commander Shepard's battle against ancient machine threats in a galaxy connected by mass relays.
In medicine and radiology, the compressive influence exerted by a mass (such as a tumor or lesion) on adjacent structures, often visible as displacement or distortion on imaging like CT or MRI scans.
Examples
After 100 hours in Mass Effect, I now calibrate my coffee maker like it's a Normandy drive core.
The doctor's report noted a mass effect from the cyst, but thankfully, it was just playing space invader with nearby tissues.
My weekend plans? Pure Mass Effect marathon – because who needs sunlight when you've got synthetic rebellions?
In radiology rounds, 'mass effect' is the term for when a lesion bullies its neighbors, shifting everything like a bad roommate.