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MECKEL

is a congenital disorder with symptoms including- microcephaly, eye, ear and olfactory abnormalities. First proposed by Johann Friedrich Meckel who

MEDIAN TEST

a statistical test which examines the equality of the median values in two or more samples.

MEDICAL FAMILY THERAPY

attempts to combine the doctrines of psychotherapy and biopsychosocial systems in the context of a family situation to help other

MEEHL, PAUL EVERETT

was a U.S. psychologist who received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in Psychology, after graduating with his doctorate

MELATONIN

is an hormone found in humans which has been implicated in the processes of sleep regulation. Melatonin is secreted by

MEMORY IMPAIRMENT

any loss of memory which is associated with a memory disorder.

MENINGOCELE

is a congenital protrusion of the meninges which cover the brain and spinal cord which results in an opening in

MENTAL ABILITIES

describes the abilities of- spatial visualization, perceptual speed, number facility, verbal comprehension, word fluency, memory, inductive reasoning as measured by

MENTAL EXAMINATION

is an examination normally forming just part of the medical examination procedure which helps rule out any pathological issues.

MENTAL INSTITUTION

an institution which expressly treats and deals with the cases of patients who displays signs of mental distress or pathology

MENTAL SET

is a mental state of general preparedness during which you are primed or ready to respond to a specific situation.

MERCURY SWITCH

is a mechanical switch which allows the swapping between two potential circuits by using the element mercury as the conductatory

MESENCEPHALIC TEGMENTUM

is a region of the dorsal midbrain with vital neural connections between the cerebrum, spinal cord, thalamus and the subthalamus.

MESSAGE FACTORS

are characteristics and features (such as persuasive language) which will affect the degree of success and effectiveness a message has

METACOGNITION

is the hypothetical ability to become conscious of ones own cognitive processes and hence have the ability to attempt to

METAPATHOLOGY

in the context of humanistic psychology, metapathology is the frustration and anxiety which arises from an inability to fulfil ones

METHOD

are the procedures of a system or research study use to conclude or complete their purpose.

METHOD OF RESIDUES

one of the first five canons of empirical science, the fourth canon to be specific which were first proposed by

METHYSERGIDE

is used in the treatment of headaches and migraines as it can reduce their frequency by binding to the serotonin

MICROGENY

is used as an umbrella term to describe the symptoms which lead up to a specific behaviour or mental process.