Author: Glossary
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Morpho differentiation
The stage of tooth formation that determines the shape and size of the tooth crown.
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Localized morphea
A localized form of scleroderma that does not progress to the systemic form of the disease.
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Generalized morphea
A severe form of localized morphea. There are multiple indurated plaques, hyperpigmentation, and possible muscle atrophy. It is not associated with systemic disease. The disease may become inactive in 3 to 5 years.
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Morning stiffness
Limitations of joint and muscle movement that are present on awakening or after resting, but which subside with activity. This is one of the principal symptoms of inflammatory, rather than degenerative, arthritis.
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Morning care
Care provided for a patient, which includes measuring temperature, pulse, and respiration, assistance with oral hygiene and bathing, changing bed linen, and providing breakfast.
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Morgue
A place for holding dead bodies until they are identified or claimed for burial.
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Morganella morganii
A gram negative bacillus that is part of colon flora; it may cause urinary tract infections, wound infections, bacteremia, meningitis, keratitis, and acute enteritis.
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Morcellation
Method of removing a fetus, tumor, or organ by pieces. The process of fragmenting tissue or tumors into smaller segments.
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Morbidity and mortality weekly report
The weekly report of illness and death rates for a variety of diseases and conditions, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia. Prominent in the material are statistics on communicable diseases in each state, territory, and 121 major cities in the U.S. Articles concerning outbreaks of disease or accidents appear in…
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Expansion of morbidity
Increase in the number of years and proportion of disability by the elimination of a fatal disorder, such as cancer or heart disease.