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N., Sam M.S.

Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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MICROPSIA

is a visual illusion which results in an objects image appearing smaller than it actually is in reality.

MICROPSYCHOSIS

is a psychotic episode which unusually lasts an incredibly short duration, from a few minutes to a hours which typically

MICROSACCADES

describe rapid eye movement until the point of fixation is found.

MICROSCOPIC LEVEL

is an investigative method whereby every variable and condition is examined to the finest detail at the smallest recognizable unit

MICROSLEEP

is the process of entering incredibly short periods of very light sleep which typically occur whilst undergoing monotonous tasks which

MICROSMIA

describes a decreased ability to smell.

MICROSOCIAL ENGINEERING

is a method conflict resolution which works amongst family members when a behavioural contract has been established using a schedule

MICROSPECTROPHOTOMETER

allows the frequency of a light wave to be recorded as the light passes through a small sample.

MICROSPLANCHNIC TYPE

otherwise known as microsplanchnic build describes a body type with a small abdomen and elongated body.

MICROSPLANCHNIC TYPE

can occur during the prenatal stage of development and result in muffled sounds.

MICROTOME

is a device which cuts incredibly thin slices of a tissue.

MICROTUBULC

is typically 20 - 26 nm in diameter, cylindrical and hollow in shape which appear in a wide variety of

MICROVILLUS

appear throughout the body where high surface area to volume ratio is required, for example on the tongue with taste

MICTURITION

see urination.

MICTURITION REFLEX

is the reflex contraction of the bladder as a response from stretch receptors. Children learn to suppress and control this

MIDAZOLAM

is a drug used during the process of aestheticizing patients for preparation for surgery. Midazolam can be injected intravenously, intramuscularly

MIDBRAIN

is a small part of the neural tissue which is found between the forebrain and hindbrain. Otherwise known as the

MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY

is the largest part of the carotid artery which runs between the lateral sulcus and then up towards the insula

MIDDLE CLASS

is a term used to describe the social construct of classes, specifically the class or rank of society between the

MIDDLE EAR

is a temporal bone of the skull which is lined with a membrane. Air fills the middle ear which is