Category: M
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Mendelian population
A naturally interbreeding unit of sexually reproducing plants or animals.
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Memory span
The number of items a person can recall after just one presentation or exposure. The number of words or objects one can store and recall when asked to do so.
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Memory drum
A mechanical device for presenting verbal materials for studies of rote material.
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Memorial service
A form of funeral service in which the body is not present.
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Memorandum of agreement
A written agreement that is often informal but sets the parameters for further discussion. Also, MOU.
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Members elect
Members of a legislative body who have been elected, but have not yet assumed office.
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Melting pot theory
The theory that people from all cultures can form a common culture over time.
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Melanophore
A chromatophore containing black pigment. A cell which contains melanin.
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Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
The hormone that regulates skin pigmentation. A hormone produced by the pituitary gland which causes darkening in the colour of the skin. A hormone of the anterior pituitary gland that causes pigmentation of the skin in humans.
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Melanocyte
The cell that produces melanin. Any cell which carries pigment. Melanin producing cell found throughout the basal layer of the epidermis and controlled by melanocyte-stimulating hormone. A cell within the epidermis of skin that produces the dark brown pigment melanin. Clear branching cell in the epidermis of the skin that produces tyrosinase (an enzyme) and…