Category: M
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Monohydric
Having a single replaceable hydrogen atom.
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Monohydrated
United with only one molecule of water.
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Monogyny
Practice whereby a male has only one female mate.
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Monogenic
Caused by, relating to, or affecting a single gene.
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Monogenesis
Production of offspring of only one sex.
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Monofilament
A strand of nylon used to assess sensation in peripheral nerves, especially in the feet of patients with diabetes mellitus and other neuropathic conditions. The inability to feel the prodding of a strand of monofilament on the foot in one or more locations is diagnostic of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Monodermoma
A neoplasm originating in one germinal layer.
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Monodal
Connected with one terminal of a resonator so that the patient acts as a capacitor for entrance and exit of high-frequency currents.
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Monocytopenia
Diminished number of monocytes in the blood.
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Monocrotic
Indicating a single pulse wave with no notches in it.