Glossary M

Molting is defined as the process of shedding all or some feathers and growing new ones.

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Momentum is the quality of motion, which is equal to mass times velocity.

Momism is defined as excessive attachment towards one's mother. Momism also means excessive mothering; overprotection.

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Monads is a term which according to Leibniz refers the indivisible units that compose everything in the universe. All Monads are characterized by consciousness but some more so than others. Inert matter possesses only dim consciousness, and then with increased ability to think clearly come plants, animals, humans, and, finally, God. To think as clearly as it is capable of doing is the goal of each Monad. Because humans share Monads with matter, plants, and animals, sometimes our thoughts are less than clear.

Monaural cue is the localization cue that involves one ear.

Money laundering is defined as the process by which money derived from illegal activities, such as drug sales, is unlawfully taken out of the country, placed in a numbered account abroad, and then transferred as funds no longer "dirty."

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Monilia refers to a form of vaginitis causing a thick, white discharge. Monilia is also called Candida or Yeast infection.

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Monism refers to a theory that only one kind of substance exists in the universe, not separate physical and mental substances

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