Author: Glossary

A narrative whose plot, characters, and themes are well known culturally or globally. It may have a variety of cultural meanings and may become an emblem of psychological, religious, or social truth. Alternatively, it may be used to summon inspiration or courage or provide a source of fear or wonder.  

Excessive or incorrect use of the letter m in writing, or the m sound in speaking.  

An herbal remedy used to treat upper respiratory infections, such as acute bronchitis or sinusitis. Abnormal aversion to dirt or contamination.  

A gum resin used in antiquity as a constituent of incense and perfume. Its most important use today is as an aromatic astringent mouthwash. Tincture of myrrh provides symptomatic relief when applied to canker sores. The authentic, non-culinary myrrh described in the Bible is the resinous sap produced by a tropical tree. Any allusion to…

Inflammation of the tympanic membrane resulting from infection by parasitic fungi.  

Excision of a part of or the entire tympanic membrane.  

Infestation with one of the Myriapoda class of arthropods.  

Group of arthropods including millipedes and centipedes.  

To rise in muscle temperature due to its activity.  

A method for relaxing muscle spasm, improving circulation, and alleviating pain. The therapist applies finger pressure to “trigger points,” usually in the muscle tissue or area surrounding joints. The success of this method, developed by Bonnie Prudden in 1976, depends on the use of specific corrective exercise of the freed muscles.