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Mononucleosis
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Mononucleosis A viral illness characterized by severe fatigue, swollen glands, sore throat, and fever.
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Fatigue
Physical or mental exhaustion. Weariness.
Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
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Mono-diet (monophagic diet)
Any regimen characterized by|(a) restriction of food intake to one specific kind of food, or (b) restriction of each meal to one specific kind of food (e.g., porridge alone for breakfast, fruits alone for lunch, and meat alone for dinner).
Monoamine oxidase
MAO. An enzyme that breaks down dopamine. There are two types of MAO "A" and "B." In Parkinson's disease, it is beneficial to block the activity of MAO B.
Monochromat
An individual with only one spectral channel (i.e. retina receptors have the same spectral sensitivity).
Monocid
Monocid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cefonicid sodium.
Monoclonal
Literally, coming from a single clone. A clone is the progeny of a single cell. In immunology, monoclonal generally describes a preparation of antibody that is monogenous, or cells of a single specificity.
Monoclonal antibodies
Very pure antibodies produced artificially. Normally used in laboratory tests but have been used experimentally for treatment of some diseases.
Monoclonal antibodies (MAB)
A biological response modifier with unique "homing device" properties. Chemicals or radiation tagged to the MAB may be delivered directly to tumor cells. Or, the MAB itself may be capable of tumor cell destruction.
Monocular depth cues
Relative size, texture gradients, perspective, shadow, height of retina image, interposition, motion parallax.
Monocular vision
A condition in which one eye is blind, or in which one eye refuses to register images in co-ordination with the better eye.
Monocular zone
The areas of the visual field from which light projects only to one of the eyes. See also Binocular Zone.
Monocyte
Large circulating white cell, 2-10% of total white cells, phagocytic, indented nucleus. Migrates to tissues, where it is known as a macrophage.
Monodox
Monodox is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): doxycycline.
Monoket
Monoket is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): isosorbide mononitrate.
Monokines
Soluble substances secreted by monocytes, which have a variety of effects on other cells.
Monomorphism
Having not male and female, but only one sexual form or manifestation in a species as, for example, in those species of lizard that reproduce by parthenogenesis.
Mononeuropathy
A form of diabetic neuropathy affecting a single nerve. The eye is a common site for this form of nerve damage.|See also: Neuropathy.
Monoploid
A cell having only one chromosome set (usually as an aberration) or an organism composed of such cells.
Monopril
Monopril is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fosinopril sodium.
Monopril-hct
Monopril-hct is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fosinopril sodium; hydrochlorothiazide.
Monoptic stimulation
When only one eye views an image (the other eye being closed or occluded). See also Binoptic Stimulation and Dichoptic Stimulation.
Monosexual
Characterized by either exclusively heterosexual or exclusively homosexual contacts either in genital acts or as a long-term sexuoerotic status.
Monounsaturated Fat
A fat composed mostly of monounsaturated fatty acids.
Monounsaturated fats
Dietary fats, such as olive oil or canola oil, that don't seem to have any affect on blood cholesterol.
Monozygotic twins
Twins derived from one egg and one sperm (often called identical twins).
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Microsurgery
Precise, delicate surgery performed to unblock Fallopian tubes or to reverse a vasectomy or tubal ligation.
Midwife
Midwives provide care to women during the process of labor and childbirth, from the prenatal period to after the birth of a baby. Trained to be more holistic and woman-focused in their approach, midwives work with the backup support of a medical doctor.
Milia
Tiny pimples on a newborn's face, usually around the nose or chin, and also sometimes on a baby's torso, arms, and legs. Caused by clogged pores, milia will disappear on their own, usually within a few weeks.
Minerals
Essential elements in a diet needed to maintain health and well being, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Mongolian spot
Large bluish birthmarks, usually on the lower back or buttocks, more common in darker skinned babies. Usually fade or disappear as a baby grows.
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Morning sickness
A set of pregnancy-related symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, and food and smell aversions, that affect many women only in the morning; for many others, the discomfort lasts all day. About 70 percent of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, which usually begins at four to eight weeks' gestation andsubsides by the 14th or 16th week.
Moro reflex
The automatic response to loud noises or sudden movements in which a newborn will extend his arms and legs, arch his back, and sometimes cry out. Newborns can have this reaction even during sleep, but lose it after a few months.
Mosaicism
A type of Down syndrome in which only some of a baby's cells have the extragenetic material that characterizes the disorder.
Motor skills
Motions carried out by the combination of the brain, nervous system, and muscles.
Mucus plug
A collection of mucus, often tinged with blood, that blocks the cervix during pregnancy; known as the "bloody show" when discharged prior to labor. The texture and amount of mucus discharged varies greatly from woman to woman.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Fatigue
Physical or mental exhaustion. Weariness.
Fever
When body temperature rises above its normal level - defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Mono-diet (monophagic diet)
Any regimen characterized by|(a) restriction of food intake to one specific kind of food, or (b) restriction of each meal to one specific kind of food (e.g., porridge alone for breakfast, fruits alone for lunch, and meat alone for dinner).
Monoamine oxidase
MAO. An enzyme that breaks down dopamine. There are two types of MAO "A" and "B." In Parkinson's disease, it is beneficial to block the activity of MAO B.
Monochromat
An individual with only one spectral channel (i.e. retina receptors have the same spectral sensitivity).
Monocid
Monocid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): cefonicid sodium.
Monoclonal
Literally, coming from a single clone. A clone is the progeny of a single cell. In immunology, monoclonal generally describes a preparation of antibody that is monogenous, or cells of a single specificity.
Monoclonal antibodies
Very pure antibodies produced artificially. Normally used in laboratory tests but have been used experimentally for treatment of some diseases.
Monoclonal antibodies (MAB)
A biological response modifier with unique "homing device" properties. Chemicals or radiation tagged to the MAB may be delivered directly to tumor cells. Or, the MAB itself may be capable of tumor cell destruction.
Monocular depth cues
Relative size, texture gradients, perspective, shadow, height of retina image, interposition, motion parallax.
Monocular vision
A condition in which one eye is blind, or in which one eye refuses to register images in co-ordination with the better eye.
Monocular zone
The areas of the visual field from which light projects only to one of the eyes. See also Binocular Zone.
Monocyte
Large circulating white cell, 2-10% of total white cells, phagocytic, indented nucleus. Migrates to tissues, where it is known as a macrophage.
Monodox
Monodox is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): doxycycline.
Monoket
Monoket is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): isosorbide mononitrate.
Monokines
Soluble substances secreted by monocytes, which have a variety of effects on other cells.
Monomorphism
Having not male and female, but only one sexual form or manifestation in a species as, for example, in those species of lizard that reproduce by parthenogenesis.
Mononeuropathy
A form of diabetic neuropathy affecting a single nerve. The eye is a common site for this form of nerve damage.|See also: Neuropathy.
Monoploid
A cell having only one chromosome set (usually as an aberration) or an organism composed of such cells.
Monopril
Monopril is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fosinopril sodium.
Monopril-hct
Monopril-hct is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fosinopril sodium; hydrochlorothiazide.
Monoptic stimulation
When only one eye views an image (the other eye being closed or occluded). See also Binoptic Stimulation and Dichoptic Stimulation.
Monosexual
Characterized by either exclusively heterosexual or exclusively homosexual contacts either in genital acts or as a long-term sexuoerotic status.
Monounsaturated Fat
A fat composed mostly of monounsaturated fatty acids.
Monounsaturated fats
Dietary fats, such as olive oil or canola oil, that don't seem to have any affect on blood cholesterol.
Monozygotic twins
Twins derived from one egg and one sperm (often called identical twins).
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Microsurgery
Precise, delicate surgery performed to unblock Fallopian tubes or to reverse a vasectomy or tubal ligation.
Midwife
Midwives provide care to women during the process of labor and childbirth, from the prenatal period to after the birth of a baby. Trained to be more holistic and woman-focused in their approach, midwives work with the backup support of a medical doctor.
Milia
Tiny pimples on a newborn's face, usually around the nose or chin, and also sometimes on a baby's torso, arms, and legs. Caused by clogged pores, milia will disappear on their own, usually within a few weeks.
Minerals
Essential elements in a diet needed to maintain health and well being, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
Mongolian spot
Large bluish birthmarks, usually on the lower back or buttocks, more common in darker skinned babies. Usually fade or disappear as a baby grows.
Mononucleosis
Morning sickness
A set of pregnancy-related symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, and food and smell aversions, that affect many women only in the morning; for many others, the discomfort lasts all day. About 70 percent of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, which usually begins at four to eight weeks' gestation andsubsides by the 14th or 16th week.
Moro reflex
The automatic response to loud noises or sudden movements in which a newborn will extend his arms and legs, arch his back, and sometimes cry out. Newborns can have this reaction even during sleep, but lose it after a few months.
Mosaicism
A type of Down syndrome in which only some of a baby's cells have the extragenetic material that characterizes the disorder.
Motor skills
Motions carried out by the combination of the brain, nervous system, and muscles.
Mucus plug
A collection of mucus, often tinged with blood, that blocks the cervix during pregnancy; known as the "bloody show" when discharged prior to labor. The texture and amount of mucus discharged varies greatly from woman to woman.
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