Author: Glossary
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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.
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Uterine activity monitor
An electronic sensor applied to or worn around the abdomen to note and record uterine contractions and fetal heart tones.
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Unit monitor
In radiation therapy, a calibrated unit of dose that determines the length of the treatment.
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Temperature monitor
A monitor for measuring and recording temperature of the body or some particular portion of the body.