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MULLERIAN MIMICRY

first proposed by Johann Friedrich Theodor Muller (1822 - 1897) it the effect where two potentially harmful species have a

MULTIFACTORIAL MODEL

describes, in terms of inheritance, genetics and environmental factors constitute a single continuous variable, which can cause a trait to

MULTIPLE CAUSATION

is the philosophical position which explains that a single cause is unlikely to be the result of a single cause,

MULTIPLE ROLES IN PERSUASION

is the theory that different variables, are able to exert different levels of persuasion in a variety of different situations.

MULTISENSORY METHOD

is an educational technique whereby information is presented through various modalities, such as visually and auditorally.

MUSCAE VOLITANTES

are particles or pieces of dust which are observed floating in front of the eyes.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY (MD)

is an umbrella term used to describe any of the inherited disorders which result in the degeneration of muscle mass

MUTILATION

is the removal of a limb.

MYELINATED FIBER

describes a nerve fibre which has been coated in a myelin sheath, insulating its conduction. These are typically quicker than

MYOPATHY

is an umbrella term used to describe any condition or disorder which involves defective functioning of the muscle fibres. For

MACRO- IMACR

a combination of two object to form an enlarged version.

MACULAR DEGENERATION,

another which where age can become a factor due to the decreasing tensile strength of tissues with increasing age. Simply,

MAGNITUDE ESTIMATION

The subjective judgement of the magnitude of a stimulus by assigning it a numerical value on a scale.

MAJOR TRANQUILIZERS

A historic name for drugs used to treat psychotic conditions, typically having sedative and hypnotic effects on those who ingest

MALE SEXUAL DISORDER

is an umbrella term used to describe any lack of sexual function in males from premature ejaculation to secondary erectile

MALUM PROHIHITUM

Is an argument in law which considers an act as unlawful because it is against the law.

MANIAC

A historically accepted term for those with mentally illnesses or those who were considered disturbed.

MANOVA

Acronym for multivariate analysis op variance.

MARATHON GROUP

is a group of individuals will meet intensely over a short period of time to tackle (usually) a single hypothesis

MARITAL ADJUSTMENT

the process during which partners in a marriage adapt and change to their new roles complementing each other acting as