Category: M
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Mission statement
A statement that establishes the values that an individual or institution lives by, as well as future goals.
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Miscible
Liquids that are mutually soluble, meaning that they can be mixed together to form stable solutions. Pertains to materials that can be combined together.
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Miliaria rubra
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin.
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Microtrauma
The act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that can allow entry by pathogenic microbes.
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Microdermabrasion
Mechanical exfoliation that involves shooting aluminum oxide or other crystals at the skin with a hand-held device that exfoliates dead cells.
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Microcurrent
An extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body’s natural electrical impulses.
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Metal pusher
A reusable implement, made of stainless steel; used to push back the eponychium but can also be used to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate.
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Metallic hair colors
Hair colors containing metal salts that change hair color gradually by progressive buildup and exposure to air creating a dull, metallic appearance.
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Metal hydroxide relaxers
Ionic compounds formed by a metal (sodium, potassium, or lithium), which is combined with oxygen and hydrogen.
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Medium-grit abrasives
180 to 240 grit abrasives that are used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails.