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MUSCLE CONTRACTION

is the physiological process of shortening muscle fibres found in muscle tissues after stimulating from a motor neuron which regulates

MUSIC THERAPY

is a method of rehabilitating individuals through using music to enhance an individuals psychological, physical, cognitive and/or social functioning.

MUTUAL MASTURBATION

is achieved when two individuals simultaneously stimulate each others genitals for the express purpose of sexual gratification and enjoyment. Such

MYELOMENINGOCELE

are sacs which contain the spinal cord and their covering meninges. Myelomen-ingocele protrude from the spine individually with the spina

MYRIACHIT

is a culture-bound syndrome which is observed in Siberian populations where a patient will suffer from indiscriminately uncontrolled imitations of

MACH SCALE

the measure of the degree which individuals will tolerate the active use of manipulation and deceit in pursuit of their

MACROERGONOMICS

an analytical approach in ergonomics which takes into consideration a wide range of factors from the physical evidence to environmental

MADDOX ROD TEST

is a test to examine the balance of the eye muscles in humans. The difference in image perceived when looking

MAIEUTIC TECHNIQUE

Involves a trained individual asking pertinent questions to the participant to obtain an understanding of their knowledge of the subject

MALADAPTATION

A condition where- biological, psychological, behavioural and/or defence mechanisms are detrimental to the survival and reproduction of a species.

MALFUNCTION

is the inability for an organ or structure to function correctly.

MANAGED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION (MBHO)

a body of professionals which specialize in the organisation, management, administration and provision of health care benefits of health organizations.

MANIFEST GOAL

is the openly stated goal or aim of a specific piece of research. This goal will be evaluated at the

MANUAL DOMINANCE

is the tendency for individuals to use and therefore prefer writing with one hand instead of favouring both equally.

MARGINAL CONSCIOUSNESS

are the thoughts and thought processes which whilst aren't considered entirely subconscious are not thought to be the centre of

MARITAL THERAPY

Is therapy which partners in a marriage undertake when a conflict arises which requires professional mediation.

MASKED HOMOSEXUALITY

is the purposeful search for heterosexual carnal relationships whilst having a subconscious desire for same-sex sexual intercourse. They may be

MASS POLARIZATION

The process of swinging between two extreme customer attitudes as a result of information delivered by the media, typically seen

MASTURBATION

is the process of manipulating ones own genital organs, whether a penis or clitoris for the purposes of self-stimulating removing

MATERNAL BEHAVIOR

is an umbrella term used to describe the caring and loving actions typically associated with caring and raising the young.