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macrobiota(biology) The macroscopic flora and fauna of a region.macrocarpaThe Monterey cypress, Cupressus macrocarpa.macrofaunaAny large animal that is not quite large enough to be considered megafauna, but larger than microfauna. Some include larger species of insects and annelids in this group.macrofloraplants that can be seen with the naked eyemacrogyria(pathology) An increase in the size of the gyri combined with a decrease in the number of sulcimacrolabiamacrocheiliamacromania(medicine) A mania characterized by the delusion that objects are larger than they really are; or that one's own body or body parts are much larger than they are.macromelia(medicine) The condition of having unusually large limbs.macropodia(medicine) Excessive development of the feet.macrosomia(pathology) The state (of a foetus or neonate) of being abnormally largemaegashira(sumo) The highest salaried rank of sumo wrestler, below komusubi and above juryo; the lowest rank in the makuuchi division.magnesemia(physiology, especially in combination) The presence of magnesium in the blood, and (usually, especially) the degree (that is, its concentration).magnesuria(pathology) The presence of magnesium salts in the urinemahasattvaA bodhisattva who attains a high degree on the path of consciousness awakening.mandevilla(botany) Any of the genus Mandevilla of tropical and subtropical flowering vines, native to the Americas.mandragoraAny of various plants of the genus Mandragora.mangabeiraAny plant of the genus Hancornia.manipancha(archaic) A wooden humanoid figure used as a fetish in Africa, supposed to allow communication with distant places.manoletina(bullfighting) A maneuver in which the bull charges behind the bullfighter into his red muleta.manteletta(Roman Catholicism) A long silk or woollen vestment, fastened in front, with a low collar and no sleeves, worn by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and the prelates of the Roman court.manzanillaA pale, dry fino sherry.mapantsula(South Africa) petty gangstermarabarabaAn African board game, still played regularly.margheritaAlternative letter-case form of Margherita.marginaliaNotes in the margin of a document.marginella(zoology) A mollusk of the genus Marginella, or its shell.margueritaAlternative form of margarita (“type of cocktail”).marinoramaA representation of a sea view.marrabenta(music) A genre of popular Mozambican dance music.marshalsea(UK) The court or seat of a marshal.mashrabiyaAlternative form of mashrabiyya.maskirovka(military, especially regarding Soviet or Russian warfare) A set of procedures designed to confuse, mislead, and camouflage oneself from the enemy.massasaugaThe rattlesnake Sistrurus catenatus (formerly Crotalinus catenatus) in the family Viperidae, found in three subspecies.mastodynia(medicine) mastalgia; pain in the breastmastofauna(rare, zoology) The mammals, or all kinds of mammals, inhabiting a region.mathphobiaAlternative form of mathophobia.matricaria(botany) Any of the plants in the genus Matricaria.matrimaniaExcessive enthusiasm for a wedding or weddings in general.matrioshkaAlternative spelling of matryoshka.matryoshkaOne of a set of wooden Russian dolls of different sizes, designed such that each fits inside the next.mattowaccaSynonym of hickory shad.mazopathiaAlternative form of mazopathy.mediastinaplural of mediastinummegacardiamegalocardiamegadontiaMalformation of megalodontiamegaphagiaSynonym of polyphagia.megaphonia(medicine) The condition of excessive shouting or raising the voice.megatheriaplural of megatheriummejoraneraA chordophone from Panama, traditionally carved out of a single block of wood.melampittaAny member of the family Melampittidae of birds from New Guinea.melanaemia(medicine, obsolete) A morbid state in which the blood contains black pigment, either floating freely or embedded in the white blood cells; either a disease or a sign of one, ambiguously.melanomataplural of melanomamelolagniaSexual arousal caused by music.melophobiaAversion to music.meningeomaAlternative form of meningioma.meningioma(pathology) A common tumour of the central nervous system, occurring in the meninges, usually benign.menophania(rare) The onset of menstruation at puberty; menarche.menophobia(informal) The fear of menopause.menoplania(medicine, archaic) abnormal menstruation; menoxeniamenorrhoeamenstrual bleedingmerenchyma(archaic, botany) tissue composed of spheroidal cellsmesenchyma(biology) Alternative spelling of mesenchyme.mesophilia(biology) A preference for moderate temperatures.mesotheliaplural of mesotheliummesozeugma(rhetoric) A zeugma where the governing word occurs in the middle of the sentence and governs clauses on either side.metacinema(film) A mode of filmmaking in which the film informs the audience that they are watching a work of fiction.metaplasia(biology) The conversion of one type of tissue into another.methomania(dated) alcoholismmethyldopa(pharmacology) The compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.metratoniaatonia of the uterus following childbirthmetrodynia(medicine) Synonym of metralgia.metromaniaA mania for writing poetry, especially doggerel.microbiotaThe microbial community that inhabits a multi-cellular organism, whether the entire organism or a specific body surface.microcoriaA congenital disease in which the pupils are narrower than 2 millimetres in diameter.microdrama(cinematography) A filming style characterized by close-up camera work focusing on the reactions of a single character.microfaunaThe smallest of the faunal size divisions, including mainly microorganisms but also sometimes applied to the tiniest species of animal groups such as ticks, insects, etc.microfloraMicroscopic life, especially the bacterial colonies found in the gut of normal, healthy animals and humans.microgenia(pathology) The presence of an unusually small or deformed chinmicrogyriamicropolygyriamicromania(psychology) An extreme tendency to belittle oneself or trivialize one's achievements.micromazia(medicine) The condition of having abnormally small mammary glands.micromelia(pathology) The condition in which a limb is abnormally shortened.microplicaAny of a series of very small folds on the surface of an epitheliummicrosomiaAbnormal smallness of the body; dwarfism.microtesla(metrology) An SI unit of magnetic flux density equal to 10⁻⁶ teslas. Symbol: μTminicameraA miniature camera.misocaineaA dislike of new ideas.misopaediaAlternative spelling of misopedia.misophobiaAlternative form of mysophobia.misoplegiaA morbid dislike or hatred of a paralyzed limb in patients with hemiplegiamixoscopiamixoscopy or voyeurismmodernistaA modernist, especially a militantly devoted supporter of modernismmogiphoniaDifficulty in speaking, triggered by the effort of singing or speaking loudly.monochasiaplural of monochasiummonochoreachorea confined to a single member or part of the bodymonomachia(obsolete) A duel; single combat.monophasia(pathology) A type of aphasia where the sufferer is only able to speak a single word or sentence.monophobiaA fear of being alone.monoplegia(pathology) Complete paralysis of a single limb (or muscle)monotraumaA single traumatic injurymontbretiaAny plant of the genus Crocosmia (once called Montbretia), especially the garden hybrid Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora.morbidezzaSoftness, smoothness; also in a negative sense, weakness, effeminacy.mortadellaA smooth-textured Italian pork sausage with lumps of fat, flavoured with spices; eaten cold.mothafuckaPronunciation spelling of motherfucker.mothafuggaAlternative spelling of motherfucker.mothafukka(nonstandard, slang) Alternative spelling of motherfucker.motorkhana(uncountable) A motorsport that involves manoeuvring a car through tight tests as quickly as possible.motormaniaSynonym of automania (“enthusiasm for motor vehicles and motoring”).moviemaniaEnthusiasm for or obsession with movies.mozzarellaSoft Italian or Italian-style cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk and commonly used as a pizza topping and in salads etc.mucophagiaAlternative form of mucophagy.muffalettaAlternative form of muffuletta.muffelettaAlternative form of muffuletta.muffulettaA type of Sicilian sesame bread.multifloraThe hardy rose Rosa multifloramultigamma(physics) Involving multiple gamma rays, or gamma rays of several different energiesmultimediaThe combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.multivulva(biology) A phenotype of nematode characterised by multiple vulvasmulukhiyyaAlternative form of mulukhiyah.musophobiaThe fear of mice (and rats).muthafucka(vulgar, offensive, African-American Vernacular) motherfuckermyasthenia(medicine) Abnormal weakness of the muscles; but especially myasthenia gravis.mycophiliaThe love of mushrooms.mycophobiaThe fear of mushrooms or fungi.mycoplasmaAny infectious bacterium of the genus Mycoplasma, often specifically Mycoplasma pneumoniaemycorrhiza(ecology, botany, mycology) A plant root formed in symbiosis with a fungus; the symbiosis between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant.myodynamiaMuscular strength.myofibromaA fibroma in muscle tissuemyosarcomaA malignant muscle tumor.mysophiliaA sexual dependency on something soiled or filthy, usually a kind of undergarment after use.mysophobiaAn abnormal fear of uncleanliness, dirt, or contamination.mythomaniaA compulsion to tell lies and exaggerate the truth.mythopoeiaCreation of any myth.