Category: M
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Monocalcic
To a chemical compound containing only one atom of calcium in the molecule.
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Monobromated
To chemical compound with only one atom of bromine in each molecule,
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Monobrachius
State of having only one arm.
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Monoblepsia
Condition in which vision is more distinct when only one eye is used, hence tendency to close one eye to see clearly.
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Monoblastoma
A neoplasm that contains both monoblasts and monocytes.
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Monobasic
Having only one hydrogen atom replaceable by a metal or positive radical.
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Monobactam
A beta lactam antibiotic, similar in structure to penicillins and cephalosporins, except with respect to its nucleus: monobactams have a single cyclical nucleus, while penicillins and cephalosporins have two linked cyclical nuclei.
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Monoacidic
Having one replaceable hydroxyl (OH) group.
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Monkeypox
A poxviral illness clinically similar to smallpox. The CDC recommends that persons exposed to monkey pox be vaccinated against smallpox to prevent the disease.
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Monitrice
In the Lamaze technique of childbearing, a labor coach or doula.