Category: M

A cell with one nucleus. Referring to a cell such as a monocyte which has one nucleus. Containing one nucleus; often in reference to a type of white blood cell (monocyte). An abnormal elevation in blood mononuclear cells (monocytosis) occurs during the viral infection mononucleosis. Having one nucleus, particularly a blood cell such as a…

An antibody produced by culturing a single type of cell. It therefore consists of a single species of immunoglobulin molecules. Arising from similar cell types or lines. Often used regarding antibodies that arise from a single cellular source in the body. Compare to polyclonal, arising from multiple cell types or lines. Cells or proteins that…

An apparatus which automatically records such physiological signs as respiration, pulse, and blood pressure in an anesthetized patient or one undergoing surgical or other procedures. A person who receives, and often records, radio or other electronic messages without himself or herself transmitting. A screen on a computer. One who observes a condition, procedure, or apparatus,…

A chemical made up of two or more atoms. The atoms in a molecule can be the same (an oxygen molecule has two oxygen atoms) or different (a water molecule has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom). Biological molecules, such as proteins and DNA, can be made up of many thousands of atoms. The…

A group of atoms or molecules attached to other molecules or cellular structures and used in studying the properties of these molecules and structures. Radioactive DNA or RNA sequences are used in molecular genetics to detect the presence of a complementary sequence by molecular hybridization.  

The sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in a molecule, based on a scale in which the atomic masses of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen are 1, 12, 14, and 16, respectively. For example, the molecular mass of water, which has two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen, is 18 (i.e.,…

Of, pertaining to, or composed of molecules : a very small mass of matter. Comprising of molecular entities or examined and analyzed at intricate and individual levels, particularly in the context of medicine. This entails comprehending how genes, proteins, and other cellular molecules contribute to or influence the occurrence and progression of diseases.  

A change in an organism, or in a process in an organism, that is acquired from its own activity or environment. The act or result of changing something, such as the shape or character of an object or structure.  

A treatment procedure whereby the therapist presents the target behavior which the learner is to imitate and make part of his repertoire. Learning by imitation; a form of behavior therapy based on social learning in which the model (e.g., the therapist, an actor, or someone else the patient views as competent) displays the desired behavior,…

Cell resulting from mitosis.