ExpertGlossary terms starting with M

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  1. Mono Track Data on the location and movement of an object in space that can be derived by a single sensor.
  2. mono-unsaturates Oils containing mono-unsaturated fatty acids (i.e. where one -CH2-CH2- group in the hydrocarbon chain is replaced by -CH=CH-).
  3. monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAH-noh-uh-MEEN OK-sih-dayz in-HIH-bih-ter) A type of drug used to treat depression.
  4. monochromatic In optics, pertaining to a single wavelength of electromagnetic radiation or to a single color.
  5. monochromator In optics, an instrument for isolating narrow portions of the spectrum.
  6. Monochrome Displays capable of only two colors, usually black and white, or black and green.
  7. Monocline Bend or steplike fold in rock layers where all strata are inclined in the same direction.
  8. Monoclonal From a single cell.
  9. Monoclonal antibodies Immunoglobulin molecules of single- epitope specificity that are secreted by a clone of B cells.
  10. monoclonal antibody (MAH-noh-KLOH-nul AN-tih-BAH-dee) A type of protein made in the laboratory that can locate and bind to substances in the body, including tumor cells.
  11. Monoclonal antibody (MoAb) An exceptionally pure and specific antibody derived from hybridoma cells. Because each of the clones is derived from a single B cell, all of the antibody…
  12. monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance A benign condition in which there is a higher-than-normal level of a protein called M protein in the blood.
  13. monoclonal protein (MAH-noh-KLOH-nul PROH-teen) An antibody found in unusually large amounts in the blood or urine of people with multiple myeloma and other types of plasma…
  14. Monocoque gate A thin-shell radial gate in which the usual skin plate and cross-beam framework are replaced by a hollow shell having an approximate elliptical cross…
  15. monocot Abbreviation for monocotyledon.
  16. monocotyledon (Abbreviation: monocot). A flowering plant whose embryo has one cotyledon. Examples are cereals (corn, wheat, rice etc.), banana, and lily.
  17. Monoculture The agricultural practice of cultivating crops consisting of genetically similar organisms.
  18. Monocyte A type of white blood cell.
  19. monoecious A plant species that has separate male and female flowers on the same plant (e.g. maize).
  20. monofilament A single, untwisted, synthetic filament.
  21. monogastric animal A non-ruminant animal with a simple stomach.
  22. Monogenic Controlled by or associated with a single gene.
  23. Monogenic disorder A disorder caused by mutation of a single gene. See also: mutation, polygenic disorder
  24. Monogenic inheritance See: monogenic disorder
  25. monohybrid cross A cross between parents differing in only one trait or in which only one trait is being considered.
  26. monohybrid Heterozygous with respect to one gene.
  27. monokine Generic name for proteins that are released by monocytes to act on other cells involved in the immune response. A sub-class of cytokines.
  28. monolayer A single layer of cells growing on a surface.
  29. monolignols The building blocks of lignin that undergo polymerization.
  30. Monolithic Fabricated as a single structure.
  31. monomer (MAH-nuh-mer) A molecule that can join with other identical monomers to form a larger structure called a polymer.
  32. Monomictic Lakes and reservoirs which are relatively deep, do not freeze over, and undergo a single stratification and mixing cycle during the year.
  33. monomode optical fiber Synonym single-mode optical fiber.
  34. monomorphic Absence of variation for a marker, gene, chromosome, or genetically determined trait in a population.
  35. Mononucleocyte A cell containing a single nucleus. Generally refers to a white blood cell.
  36. monophyletic A group of organisms that are assumed to have originated from the same ancestor.
  37. monoploid See: haploid.
  38. monosaccharide A simple sugar (e.g. glucose, fructose). See:.
  39. monosomic A form of aneuploidy in which a diploid organism lacks one member of a homologous chromosome pair.
  40. Monosomy Possessing only one copy of a particular chromosome instead of the normal two copies. See also cell, chromosome, trisomy
  41. Monostatic Radar A radar that uses a common antenna for both transmitting and receiving.
  42. monozygotic twin One of a pair of twins derived from a single fertilized egg. Synonym: identical twin.
  43. Monsoon A thermally driven wind arising from differential heating between a land mass and the adjacent ocean that reverses its direction seasonally.
  44. Montane The highland area located below the subalpine zone. Montane regions generally have cooler temperatures, and often have higher rainfall than the adjacent…
  45. Montanide ISA-51 A drug used in vaccine therapy to stimulate the immune system.
  46. Monte Carlo simulation A Monte Carlo simulation can be used to analyze the return that an investment portfolio is capable of producing.
  47. montelukast (mon-teh-LOO-kast) The active ingredient in a drug used to treat symptoms of asthma, such as trouble breathing, tight chest, wheezing, coughing, and runny…
  48. montelukast sodium (mon-teh-LOO-kast SOH-dee-um) A drug used to treat symptoms of asthma, such as trouble breathing, tight chest, wheezing, coughing, and runny nose.
  49. Montgomery Glands (mont-gum'-er-ee glandz) bumps on the areola that secrete a protective lubricant which prepares the breast for breastfeeding.
  50. Monthly Climatological Report This climatological product is issued once a month by each National Weather Service office. It is a mix of tabular and narrative information.
  51. Monthly Gross Income (MGI) the total income of all homeowners who sign a mortgage before any taxes or other deductions are made.
  52. Monthly or Annual Fee The fee that the institution charges, to its own account holders, for the ability to use their cards. This fee is charged on a monthly or yearly basis.
  53. Monthly Treasury Statement Data series, released by the U.S. Treasury, which summarizes the financial activities of the federal government and off-budget Federal entities in…
  54. Months to Exhaust (MTE) A calculation that is used by SPs to document the need for an additional code or block as follows:
  55. Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer The Montreal Protocol and its amendments control the phaseout of ozone depleting substances production and use.
  56. Moody's Corporate Ratings Moody's ratings provide investors with a simple system of gradation by which the relative investment qualities of a bond may be noted.
  57. Moody's Investors Service A financial services company that is one of the best known bond rating agencies in the country.
  58. Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Moody's is a financial services company best known for rating investments. Moody's rates bonds, common stock, commercial paper, municipal short-term…
  59. Moody's Short-term Debt Ratings Moody's short-term debt ratings are opinions of the ability of issuers to repay punctually senior debt obligations.
  60. moon times The four phases or quarters of the moon are usually what the fisherman is concerned with.
  61. Mooring The act of securing a vessel.
  62. Mooring Cell (Dolphin) A river front structure generally comprised of steel piling or wooden piles for securing barges.
  63. Moot A moot case or a moot point is one not subject to a judicial determination because it involves an abstract question or a controversy that has not yet…
  64. Moot Measure The action to be authorized by the voters may not be taken, regardless of the outcome of the election.
  65. MOP Memorandum of Policy.
  66. MOPA Master Oscillator Power Amplifier.
  67. MOPP Mission-Oriented Protective Posture.
  68. MOR Memorandum of Record.
  69. MORA MILSTAR Operator Requirements Analyst.
  70. MORAb-009 A monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind to…
  71. Morbid map A diagram showing the chromosomal location of genes associated with disease.
  72. Morbidity A disease or the incidence of disease within a population. Morbidity also refers to adverse effects caused by a treatment.
  73. more (M) bit A bit used to indicate that more packets in sequence are to be expected by the terminating endpoint. [T1.
  74. More like this A way to refine search by identifying the right set of documents and then locating similar documents.
  75. MORE Retention Support personnel, as well as the redeployment resulting from equipment, technology, and/or support personnel, must be maintained and tracked for at least…
  76. Morgan Stanley Capital International Indexes These indexes are computed by the investment firm Morgan Stanley's Capital International group (MSCI).
  77. Morinda citrifolia A tropical shrub. An extract from the fruit is being studied as a treatment for cancer, and extracts from the fruit, leaves, or roots have been used in…
  78. morning business Routine business that is supposed to occur during the first two hours of a new legislative day.
  79. Morning Glory An elongated cloud band, visually similar to a roll cloud, usually appearing in the morning hours, when the atmosphere is relatively stable.
  80. Morning glory spillway A circular or glory hole form of a drop inlet spillway. Usually free standing in the reservoir and so called because of its resemblance to the morning…
  81. Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar, Inc., offers a broad range of investment information, research, and analysis online, in software products, and in print.
  82. morphine A narcotic drug used in the treatment of pain.
  83. morphogen A substance that stimulates the development of form or structure in an organism.
  84. morphogenesis The development, through growth and differentiation, of form and structure in an organism.
  85. morphogenic response The effect on the developmental history of a plant or its parts exposed to a given set of growth conditions or to a change in the environment.
  86. Morphologic analysis Used in query analysis, this analysis includes all forms of a given word via linguistic normalization (lemmatization).
  87. Morphology (mor-FAH-loh-jee) The science of the form and structure of organisms (plants, animals, and other forms of life).
  88. mortal A temporary value scheduled to die when the current statement finishes.
  89. Mortality The state of being mortal (destined to die). Mortality also refers to the death rate, or the number of deaths in a certain group of people in a certain…
  90. Mortality Table A statistical table showing the death rate (probability of death) at each age.
  91. Mortar A stone bowl or bowl-shaped depression (such as in a rock) in which seeds, berries, nuts, meats, and other items are ground or pulverized with a pestle…
  92. Mortgage A debt instrument used in a real estate transaction where the property is the collateral for the loan.
  93. Mortgage Acceleration Clause A clause allowing a lender, under certain circumstances, demand the entire balance of a loan is repaid in a lump sum.
  94. Mortgage Banker A lender that originates, closes, services and sells mortgage loans to the secondary market.
  95. Mortgage banker/Mortgage company A company providing mortgage financing with its own funds. Although the mortgage banker or company uses its own funds, these funds are generally borrowed…
  96. Mortgage Broker A mortgage broker means a person who, for a fee, commission or other valuable consideration, directly or indirectly, negotiates, solicits, arranges…
  97. Mortgage Company (Supervised Lender) A Supervised Lender is any person authorized to make or take assignments of supervised loans either under a license issued by the Bureau, or as a…
  98. mortgage correspondent lender A mortgage correspondent lender means a person engaged in the business of making mortgage loans in such person's own name where the loans are not held by…
  99. mortgage fund A mutual fund that holds mortgages.
  100. Mortgage holder An entity that holds (owns) mortgages or deeds of trust.