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macaronian(archaic) Synonym of macaronic.macerationThe act or process of macerating.machinegunAlternative spelling of machine gun.machineman(historical) A man who manages the working of a machine, especially in a printing office.macitentan(pharmacology) An endothelin receptor antagonist used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.macrobasin(geography) A relatively large basin (typically, of a large river system)macroscian(very rare) Casting a long shadow.macrozamin(organic chemistry) A toxic substance found in cycads.maculation(zoology, botany, chiefly uncountable) A pattern of spots.maidmarian(obsolete) A kind of dance.mailpersonA letter carrier.maintopman(nautical) A sailor on duty on a maintop.maitotoxinA highly potent toxin produced by Gambierdiscus toxicus, a dinoflagellate species.majoration(mathematics) The establishment of conditions for an upper bound of an expression.maklamicinA spirotetronate-class polyketide natural product isolated from Micromonospora found in the root of Maklam phueak.malacatoonAlternative form of melocoton.malaxationThe act of softening a mass by malaxating.malleationThe act or process of malleating (beating into a plate, sheet, or leaf, as a metal)mallotoxinSynonym of rottlerin.malphigianMisspelling of Malpighian.maltoporinAny of a family of outer membrane proteins associated with the diffusion of maltodextrin.maltorsiontorsion that leads to malrotationmameloshenThe Yiddish language.mancessionExcessively high male unemployment.manfiction(informal) Literary fiction which appeals to, or is marketed toward, men, typically written by male authors and centering on male characters.mangiferin(biochemistry) The glycoside 2-β-D-glucopyranosyl-1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthen-9-one that has some use as an antioxidant. It is a glucoside of norathyriol.mangosteenA tropical fruit of the tree genus Garcinia.mangotoxinAn antimetabolite toxin produced by Pseudomonas syringae bacteria.mannuronan(biochemistry) A polysaccharide consisting of many mannuronic acid residuesmanumation(business, nonstandard) Applying technology to automate a business process that produces the same results as the manual process before automation.mapmodulin(biochemistry) A protein that binds to microtubule-associated proteinsmarchantin(organic chemistry) Any of a series of cyclic bibenzyl ethers present in liverworts of the genus Marchantia.margatoxinA peptide toxin present in the venom of the scorpion Centruroides margaritatusmarinationThe process of marinating.markogeninA particular steroid glycoside.markswomanA woman skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.markswomenplural of markswomanmarmelosin(organic chemistry) Synonym of imperatorin.marmesinin(organic chemistry) A psoralen chemical compound containing (-)-marmesin linked to beta-D-glucosyl residue, found in some plants. (2S)-2-[2-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxypropan-2-yl]-2,3-dihydrofuro[3,2-g]chromen-7-onemassopodanAny sauropodomorph dinosaur of the clade Massopodamasterplan(transitive) To make a master plan of; to strategize.mastoparanA peptide toxin from wasp venom.matrilysin(biochemistry) A matrix metalloproteinase that has a function in the development of tumours.maturationThe process of becoming mature.maurotoxin(toxicology) A neurotoxin created by the Tunisian large-clawed scorpion.mavacamtenA medication for the treatment of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.mavourneen(Ireland) darling, sweetheartmazuration(phonology) Synonym of mazurzenie.mebrofeninA diagnostic reagent.mecaserminA recombinant human insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) which is used for the long-term treatment of growth failure in children with severe primary IGF-I deficiencymecopteranAny of the carnivorous insects in the order MecopteramedermycinA particular biosynthetic gene cluster of Streptomycesmedicarpin(organic chemistry) A pterocarpan found in Medicago truncatula.medicationA medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.meditationA devotional exercise of, or leading to, contemplation.medusozoan(zoology) Any of the subphylum Medusozoa of jellyfish.meerkitten(informal) An infant or juvenile meerkat.megacannon(rare) A large cannon.megadalton(physics) A unit equal to one million daltons.megadomain(genetics) A large domain on certain chromosomesmegagallonA unit of volume equal to one million gallons.megamiddenAn exceptionally large middenmeganewtonOne million newtons.megaregionA megalopolis.megaweaponAn extremely powerful weapon.melagatran(pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug.melanettin(organic chemistry) The neoflavone 6-hydroxy-4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-methoxycoumarin.melanoidin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of brown polymers typically formed when food is browned (by means of the Maillard reaction).melanopsinA type of photopigment (an opsin) found in the retina; it is involved in the regulation of circadian rhythmsmelastatin(genetics, oncology) A gene expressed in melanocytes and involved in nevomelanocytic development; down-regulated in cases of melanomamelicotoonAlternative form of melocoton.melitracenA tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety.mellitoxinSynonym of hyenanchin.melocotoonAlternative form of melocoton.melodyhorn(rare) Synonym of melodica.melopoeian(rare) Consisting of, or relating to, melopoeia.menologionSynonym of menologium, particularly in Greek, Byzantine, and Eastern Orthodox contexts.menotropinhuman menopausal gonadotropin; an active substance for the treatment of fertility disturbancesmephenesinA muscle relaxant.meribendan(pharmacology) A cardiotonic drug.merolectin(biochemistry) A lectin that has only a single sugar-binding centre, and does not agglutinate cellsmeromyosin(biochemistry) Either of the two subunits of myosin that are formed by the action of trypsin.mersacidinA particular lantibiotic.mesenteron(anatomy) The midgut.mesocavernA medium-sized cave, cavern or similar voidmesoglycan(biochemistry) A mucopolysaccharide complex used as a dietary supplementmesonoxian(rare, humorous) midnightmesophryon(anatomy) glabella (the space between the eyebrows and nose)mesoregionAn administrative area in Brazil comprising a group of municipalitiesmesotendonA vinculum, in vertebrate anatomy.mesothelinA protein found in mesothelial cells and overexpressed in several human tumors.metabelian(mathematics) Having an abelian commutator subgroupmetabolian(zoology, dated) An insect which undergoes a metamorphosis.metacraton(geology) A craton that has been remobilized during an orogenic event but is still recognizable dominantly through its rheological, geochronological and isotopic characteristics.metadherin(biochemistry) An adherin involved in angiogenesismetakaolinA dehydroxylated form of the clay mineral kaolinite.metalation(chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by one of a metalmetalbumin(biochemistry) A form of albumin found in ascitic and certain serous fluids, and sometimes regarded as a mixture of albumin and mucin.metamodernOf or relating to metamodernism.metapectin(organic chemistry) A substance obtained from, and resembling, pectin, and occurring in overripe fruits.metaphytonAny metaphytic filamentous alga.metastatin(biochemistry) Lethal giant larvae protein.metazincinAlternative form of metzincin.methanogenAny of various archaebacteria capable of methanogenesis.methorphan(organic chemistry) Either of two isomers of 3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinanmethoxatin(organic chemistry) The quinone pyrroloquinolinequinone that is a cofactor in copper-containing amine oxidasesmethymycinThe macrolide antibiotic (3R,4S,5S,7R,9E,11S,12R)-4-[(2S,3R,4S,6R)-4-(dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxy-12-ethyl-11-hydroxy-3,5,7,11-tetramethyl-1-oxacyclododec-9-ene-2,8-dionemeticillin(pharmacology) A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₇H₂₀N₂O₆S used especially in the form of its sodium salt against staphylococci which produce penicillinase.metribuzinA herbicide 4-amino-6-tert-butyl-3-methylsulfanyl-1,2,4-triazin-5-onemevastatin(pharmacology) A statin, produced by the mould Penicillium citrinum, used in the production of pravastatin.micafungin(pharmacology) An echinocandin antifungal drug that is administered intravenously.microburinA characteristic waste product from the ancient manufacture of lithic tools: a fragment of a lithic flake or blade that shows on its upper face the beginnings of a notch terminating in an oblique flection that ends in a very acute trihedral apex.microcolon(medicine) A small-calibre colon, often seen on enema examination of neonates.microginin(biochemistry) A pentapeptide, present in the blue-green alga Microcystis aeruginosamicrograinA microscopic grainmicrogreenThe small, young seedling of a plant used as a visual flavor accent and occasionally as salad greens.micromelin(organic chemistry) A coumarin found in Micromelum minutum.microraionA residential complex in a current or former communist country, chiefly one which was previously part of the Soviet Union; a microdistrict.microvirin(biochemistry) A lectin, that binds mannose, present in a cyanobacterium MicrocystismidauctionA point in time during an auction.middlebornBorn as the middle child to a parent or family.midportionThe middle part.midsectionThe middle section of something.midsessionDuring a session.midshipman(nautical) An officer of the lowest rank in several navies; especially, a trainee officer.midshipmenplural of midshipmanmidwesternOf or pertaining to any region identified as midwestmilbemycinAny of various products of fermentation by Streptomyces bacteria, sometimes used in medicine.militarianof or pertaining to the militarymilitation(now rare) Conflict, struggle.militiamanA member of a militia.militiamenplural of militiamanmilitician(chiefly in West Africa) An outwardly democratic politician who gained, and retains power with the help of a military establishmentmilkperson(nonstandard, rare) A milkman or milkwoman.millennianAlternative form of millenarian.millewaninAny of a group of prenylated isoflavonoids found in Millettia pachycarpa.millihelen(informal, humorous) A unit of measurement of beauty, corresponding to the amount of beauty required to launch one ship.minicolumn(neuroanatomy) A vertical column of neurons through the cortical layers of the brain.minidomain(biochemistry) A small domain (of a protein)minilesson(education) A short lesson.minimuffinA small muffin.miniscreenA miniature screen.miniseasonA short season.minoration(mathematics) Minorization.miocamycinA particular macrolide antibiotic.mipomersen(medicine) An oligonucleotide drug used to reduce cholesterol levelsmirabegronA drug for the treatment of overactive bladder.miravirsen(pharmacology) A locked nucleic acid-based antisense oligonucleotide with potential medical applications.miroprofen(pharmacology) A phenylpropionate that is an analgesic and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.miscaptionAn erroneous caption.misconcernA false, wrong, or incorrect concernmisdiscernTo discern incorrectly.misedition(obsolete) An incorrect or spurious edition.miseration(obsolete) commiseration; compassion.misexplain(transitive) To explain incorrectly.misfashion(archaic) To form, make, or fashion wrongly.misopinion(obsolete) A wrong opinion.mispassion(rare) Wrong passion or feeling.mispatternTo follow or copy a pattern imperfectly; to deviate from a pattern.misprisionCriminal neglect or wrongful execution of duty, especially by a public official; (countable) a specific instance of this.mispronoun(transitive) To refer to (someone) using third-person pronouns other than their preferred gender pronouns, either unknowingly or intentionally.missharpenTo sharpen incorrectly.missilemanA member of the military responsible for missile launches.misstationTo station improperly.mistightenTo tighten improperly.mitigationA reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant.mitocalcin(biochemistry) A mitochondrial calcium-binding proteinmitoferrinAny of a group of mitochondrial iron transporters that are involved in heme biosynthesismitofusion(biology) mitochondrial fusionmitramycinAlternative form of mithramycin.mitsugumin(biochemistry) Any of a group of proteins involved in cellular membrane repairmnemiopsin(biochemistry) A photoprotein that is bioluminescent in the presence of calcium ionsmnemoniconSynonym of mnemonic (“aid to memory”).moderationThe state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes.modulation(uncountable) Modification or regulation of something to achieve an appropriate measure or proportion; (countable) an instance of this.moenomycin(medicine) Any of a range of phosphoglycolipid antibiotics, of complex structure, that inhibit the growth of a broad spectrum of Gram-positive bacteria.mofloxacinAlternative form of moxifloxacin.molypterin(biochemistry) A molybdenum-containing cofactor for the enzyme nitrate reductasemonasticon(archaic) A book describing or giving an account of monasteries.mondegreen(linguistics) A form of (possibly intentional) error arising from mishearing a spoken or sung phrase, possibly in a different language.mongolicin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.monoacetin(organic chemistry) glyceryl monoacetate (the monoglyceride of acetic acid)monoavidinA monomeric form of avidinmonocaprin(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric monoglycerides of capric acidmonocarbon(chemistry, in combination) Having a single carbon atom in each moleculemonocationA cation formed by removal of a single electron from a neutral speciesmonodomain(chemistry) A region of a uniaxial mesophase having a single director, or that of a biaxial mesophase having two directors.monogeneanAny of the many trematode flatworms of the class Monogenea, mostly ectoparasites on fishmonogynian(botany) Relating to the Monogynia; monogynous.monokaryonA fungal mycelium or hypha in which each cell contains a single nucleusmonolaurinA monoglyceride, the monoester formed from glycerol and lauric acid, used as a surfactant and emulsifier.monoleptonA single leptonmonolignin(organic chemistry) Any lignin composed of a single phenolic compound (such as syringol or quaiacol)monoousian(theology) Having one and the same nature or essence, especially with regard to the persons of the Trinity.monophoton(physics) A single photon (rather than a group)monopteron(architecture) monopterosmonopyleanRelating to radiolarians of the suborder Monopyleamonovision(ophthalmology) A treatment for presbyopia in which one eye is treated to improve distance vision and the other eye is treated to improve close-up visionmontbretin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of phenolic glycosides, present in montbretia, that are used to control diabetesmontirelin(pharmacology) A particular thyrotropin-releasing hormone analogue.moombahton(music) A fusion genre of house music and reggaeton.moonlitten(archaic or poetic) moonlitmoonscreen(humorous) A skin cream to be applied at night, for protection against moonlight.morocromenA vasodilator.morphactinAny of a class of synthetic compounds that limit plant growth.morulation(biology) The cleavage or segmentation of a zygote into a morula.moscatilin(organic chemistry) Synonym of dendrophenol.motivationWillingness of action especially in behavior.motoneuronA motor neuron.mouthblown(glassmaking) Blown by an individual using the mouth, rather than bellows or blowpipe.mouthorganAlternative form of mouth organ.moxidectinA parasiticide derived from nemadectin, used to prevent and control heartworm and intestinal worms in animals.mozavaptanA certain vaptan drug used to treat hyponatremia caused by SIADH.muckmidden(archaic, Northern England, Scotland) A dunghill.mucoperlin(biochemistry) A form of mucin present in the nacreous shell layer of the fan musselmucoraleanOf or relating to the Mucorales, an order of fungi.mudflation(economics, informal) The gradual decrease in the value of existing virtual goods in a massively multiplayer online game as new goods are introduced.mugwumpianOf or relating to a mugwump.mujahadeenAlternative spelling of mujahideen.mujaheddinAlternative form of mujahideen.mujahedeenAlternative spelling of mujahideen.mujahideenplural of mujahidmultibasinRelating to multiple basins (in various contexts)multibosonInvolving multiple bosonsmultichain(chemistry) Of or pertaining to more than one chain.multicodon(genetics) Relating to multiple codonsmultigluonOf or pertaining to more than one gluon.multigrain(of a food) Containing multiple types of grain, usually in processed formmultigreenAlternative form of multi-green (being multiple shades of green).multilumenHaving multiple lumina (typically of a catheter)multimesonInvolving multiple mesons.multiorganInvolving multiple organs of the body.multiqueen(of an ant or bee colony) Having multiple queensmultitaxonInvolving multiple taxamultitoxinRelating to multiple toxinsmultiunionInvolving more than one union, especially more than one trade union.munumbicinAny of a class of antibiotics obtained from Streptomyces bacteria growing on snakevine plants in Australia.muraymycinAny of a group of nucleoside-lipopeptide antibiotics isolated from Streptomycesmuricacean(zoology) Any member of the superfamily Muricacea (accepter name: Muricoidea).musquetoonObsolete form of musketoon.mutilationThe act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated.mycetozoanAny member of the Mycetozoa.myclozolinA particular fungicide.mycobactinAny of a group of iron-chelating growth factors from mycobacteria.mycostatinSynonym of nystatin.myoglianin(biochemistry) A protein expressed in the muscles and glia of some fliesmyomegalin(biochemistry) A protein that is associated with cardiomyopathymyomodulin(biochemistry) A neuropeptide myomodulatormyoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein that occurs in muscle tissue.myoregulin(biochemistry) A micropeptide that regulates muscle performancemyoseverina purine derivative that binds microtubules and is an inhibitor of angiogenesismyosinogen(biochemistry) A globulin, one of the two principal proteins of muscle tissue, from which the myosin formed during rigor mortis is derived.myotrophin(biochemistry) A protein that in humans is encoded by the MTPN gene.myotubulin(biochemistry) A tubulin present in muscle tissue.myricitrin(organic chemistry) The 3-O-rhamnoside of myricetin, used by several beetle species in their communication system.myristicin(organic chemistry) 3-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyallylbenzene, a natural organic compound found in the essential oil of nutmeg and to a lesser extent in other spices; it can be used as an insecticide and acaricide and has hallucinogenic properties at high dosesmyrmicacin(organic chemistry) 3-hydroxydecanoic acid, a chemical found in royal jelly.mysidaceanAny crustacean of the order Mysidacea.myxophaganPertaining to the zoologic suborder Myxophaga, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.