Glossary M
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Molecular cytogenic disorders refers to disorders or diseases related to chromosome abnormalities (extra, missing, or re-arranged chromosomes).
Molecular genetics refer to the methods of Genetics that directly assess the Association between variations in DNA sequences and variations in particular traits.
Molecule is defined as the smallest possible piece of a compound that retains the properties of the compound.
Momism is defined as excessive attachment towards one's mother.
Momism also means excessive mothering; overprotection.
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.