Category: M
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Monocontaminated
Infected with a single species of organism.
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Monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis
The presence of excessive numbers of B lymphocytes in the bloodstream, all derived from a single parent cell. This condition sometimes precedes chronic lymphocytic leukemia, although it is often found in patients who never develop the disease.
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Monoclonal antibody therapy
The use of monoclonal antibodies to suppress immune function, kill target cells, or treat specific inflammatory diseases. Because of their high level of specificity, they bind to precise cellular or molecular targets. A potential problem associated with the use of monoclonal antibodies is an allergic reaction to the foreign antigens in the antibody, since they…
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Monoclinic
To crystals in which the vertical axis is inclined to one lateral axis but at right angles to the other.
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Monochromator
A spectroscope modified for selective transmission of a narrow band of the spectrum.
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Monochromatophil
A cell or tissue that accepts only one stain.
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Monochorionic
Possessing a single chorion, as in the case of identical twins.
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Monochord
A single-string instrument used for testing upper tone audition.
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Monocephalus
A congenitally deformed fetus with duplicated parts except for the head.
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Monocardian
An animal possessing a heart with only one atrium and one ventricle.