Category: M

  • Masculinization

    The process by which tissues in the embryo that are sex-neutral become masculine in their structure and function. The development of male characteristics such as body hair and a deep voice in a woman, caused by hormone deficiency or by treatment with male hormones. Abnormal development of male secondary sexual characteristics (e.g., excess body and…

  • Masculinity

    A person’s self-concept about possessed sexuality. Usually possessed by a male is biologically and culturally influenced.  

  • Marxism

    The economic theory of Karl Marx, in which it is purported that economic institutions create and/or become exploitative ruling groups, resulting in oppression of the masses.  

  • Marriage contract

    An agreement prior to marriage outlining the rights and roles of each partner concerning issues of importance to them, prenuptial agreement.  

  • Marriage

    Marriage

    A legal bond between two people. A lifelong union between a husband and a wife, who develop an intimate relationship.  

  • Marplan

    A commercial preparation of isocarboxazid.  

  • Maker

    In genetics, a trait that is followed during its recombination among the progeny of a test cross.  

  • Marital rape exemption

    A traditional legal precedent exempting a husband from being prosecuted for raping his wife.  

  • Marital intercourse

    Traditionally, coitus between a man and a woman who are legally married to each other.  

  • Marital institution

    The concept that a man and a woman create a legitimate role for parenthood through marriage.