Category: M

An antihistamine removed from over-the-counter drugs in 1979. Antihistamine used in the treatment of rhinitis, dermatitis, pruritus, and other allergic responses. Adverse effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, skin rash, rapid heartbeat, and hypersensitivity reactions. An antihistamine used to relieve hay fever and other allergic reactions. It is administered by mouth and may cause drowsiness.  

The chronic use of methadone, administered orally, in order to reduce the person’s need for heroin or morphine and to eliminate the “rush” that occurs when heroin or morphine is injected. Treatment of a person with heroin addiction to reduce withdrawal symptoms and a craving for the drug. Methadone is a long-acting synthetic narcotic painkiller.…

A measurement of the metric system, equal to about 39.5 in. The SI unit of length that is equal to 39.37 inches. It is formally defined as 1,650,763.73 wavelengths of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the levels 2p10 and 5ds of the isotope krypton-86. A linear standard of measurement in the Systeme International…

A many-celled organism of higher organization, e.g., hookworm, louse, itch mite. A term used for the multicellular animals, in contrast to unicellular forms called protozoa.  

That part of the foot between the tarsal bones and the toes. The five long bones in the foot between the toes and the tarsus. Any of the five bones of the foot, between the ankle (tarsus) and the toes (phalanges); they are usually numbered I to V, starting on the medial (great toe) side.…

Any one of the fine bones forming an arch across the foot near the base of the toes. One of the five bones in the metatarsus. Concerning the metatarsal arch of the foot. One of three subdivisions of the foot; long and slender bones, like the metacarpal bones of the hand. The other two subdivisions…

The lifeless materials of living protoplasm.  

The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of reality.  

According to Maslow, needs for self- actualization, knowledge, and aesthetics.  

A marked and more-or-less abrupt change in the form or structure of an animal during postembryonic development. Change in shape or structure, especially a change from one distinct form to another (e.g., in insects from larva to pupa to adult).