Category: M
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Molars
The teeth used to grind food located posterior to the bicuspids. Also called first and second molars or 6-and 12-year molars. Wisdom teeth located in the far most posterior part of the mouth are the third molars. Referring to the large back teeth. Referring to the mole, the SI unit of amount of a substance.…
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Molar concentration
The number of grams solute per liter of solution divided by the solute’s molecular weight. The number of moles of a substance in a specified volume of solution.
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Molar bone
The cheekbone.
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Molar behavior
Behavior that is viewed in terms of large units, molecular behavior.
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Moist snuff
A type of smokeless tobacco, which is finely ground and moist. A pinch is held behind the lower lip or between the cheek and gum with nicotine absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth.
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Modus operandi
The manner or mode of behavior.
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Modular unit
A unit responds to a relatively narrow band of wavelengths. May be related to color vision, dominator unit.
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Modular scheduling
In education, the scheduling of classes for varying lengths of time to allow for greater flexibility.
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Modifier (Modifying gene)
A gene that affects or influences the expression of another nonallelic gene. A gene that influences or alters the expression of other genes.
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Modified union shop
Any modification from the standard union shop which requires that all employees join a union after they are hired.