Category: M
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Monospermous
One-seeded.
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Monosepalous
When the sepals are united into one body.
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Monopetalous
When the corolla is united into one piece.
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Monogynous
Having but one pistil or style.
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Monocotyledonous
Having only one cotyledon.
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Mammae
Teat-like projections.
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Multiple
Fruit derived from the fusion of an entire inflorescence, as in the pineapple. Occurring several times or in several places. Consisting of or containing more than one; manifold.
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Multidrug
A term used to describe the polypharmaceutical nature of plants that contain more than one bioactive chemical constituent.
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Meta-analysis
A review of several independent trials that have shown a plant’s efficacy. This is the highest level of clinical evidence and several meta-analyses provide the most reliable information. It assesses the quality of trials and statistically analyzes those that are deemed methodologically sound for efficacy. A quantitative method of combining the results of independent studies…
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Moxabustion
The practice of using moxa.