Category: M

  • Molarity

    The strength of a solution shown as the number of moles of a substance per litre of solution. The strength of a solution, expressed as the weight of dissolved substance in grams per liter divided by its molecular weight, i.e. the number of moles per liter. Molarity is indicated as 0.1 M, 1 M, 2…

  • Moisture content

    The amount of water or other liquid which a substance contains.  

  • Moist gangrene

    A condition in which dead tissue decays and swells with fluid because of infection and the tissues have an unpleasant smell. Gangrene that is wet as a result of tissue necrosis and bacterial infection. The condition is marked by serous exudation and rapid decomposition. The localized demise of a section that becomes infected.  

  • Moisten

    To make something damp.  

  • Moist

    Slightly wet or damp.  

  • Mogadon

    A trade name for nitrazepam.  

  • Modiolus

    The central stalk in the cochlea. The conical central pillar of the cochlea in the inner ear. Central pillar or axial part of cochlea extending from the base to the apex.  

  • Modern matron

    A nursing post which supports the ward sister in ensuring that basic care of patients, including cleanliness of the ward and infection control, is carried out to a high standard.  

  • Moderately

    Not at one or other extreme.  

  • Moderate

    Not high or low.