Category: M
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Modified radical mastectomy
Surgical removal of the breast, some fat, and most of the axillary lymph nodes, leaving the chest muscles intact. A surgical procedure known as total mastectomy involving the removal of the entire breast and accompanying axillary lymph nodes, while ensuring the preservation of the chest muscles.
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Modified mastectomy
Surgical removal of the breast and lymph nodes mastectomy; radical mastectomy; lumpectomy.
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Moderate learning and behavior disorders
Individuals who exhibit learning and behavioral disorders that are 2-3 standard deviations below the norm. The causes for the deficits may or may not be known. These individuals require substantially altered environmental accommodations and patterns of treatment.
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Moderate consumption
Infrequent and relatively light ingestion of foods, alcohol, and other substances. Applied chiefly to alcohol.
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Model psychosis
Psychotic like states produced by certain hallucinogenic chemicals or drugs.
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Modeling theory
A theory of pornography’s effects on the future behavior of those exposed to pornographic materials, catharsis; null theory.
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Mock-up
A simplified and clarified working model of part or all of a real device or situation.
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Mobility
The movement of people from one position in a system or stratification to another. (Of patients) the ability to move about. The ability of the body to put into movement or make mobile its various parts by use of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. Fractures, arthritic changes in joints, and other ailments that…
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Mobile intensive care unit
A vehicle designed to provide specialized emergency care of serious conditions such as cardiac damage, or a severe trauma, and containing operating room facilities and other special emergency equipment.
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Mobile
A radio, cell phone, or other device designed for installation in and operation from a vehicle.