Category: M
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Multigravida
Having given birth earlier. Pertains to a woman who has been previously pregnant and who has given birth, primigravida. A pregnant woman who has been pregnant two or more times before. Medical designation for a woman who has been pregnant more than once. Woman who has been pregnant more than once; recorded as gravida II…
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Multifactorial theories
Explanations of phenomena based on two or more interacting factors or causative influences.
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Multifactorial inheritance
Genetic traits caused by a combination of factors, genes, chromosomes, prenatal development, genetic defects; genetic health. The inheritance of traits influenced by a number of genetic and nongenetic factors, none of which has a major effect.
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Multifactorial
Referring to many variables concurrently influencing the development, maintenance, or operation of a phenomenon. Involving several different factors or elements. Referring to inheritance which depends on more than one gene. Height and weight are examples of characteristics determined by multifactorial inheritance. To a disease or condition resulting from the interaction of many factors, especially many…
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Multiejaculatory
Repeated orgasms and ejaculations without the male experiencing the typical refractory period.
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Multicultural education
Education for cultural understanding and respect.
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Multiculturalism
An environment with many cultures working together with mutual respect toward complementary goals.
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Multicentric
Having many centers.
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Multiaxial diagnosis
A diagnostic system for classifying behavior on several dimensional axes.
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Multiaxial
In psychology, having several dimensions, each of which is used in determining diagnosis, multiaxial diagnosis.