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ma(astronomy, usually in the plural) Abbreviation of milli-arcsecond.maaA bleating sound, as that of a sheep or goat.maashaA traditional unit of weight in South Asia, usually about a gram and variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a tola; in modern use, standardised to 0.972 grams and a twelfth of a tola.mabanbaAlternative form of maban (“magical material in Australian Aboriginal mythology”).mabela(South Africa) A type of sorghum.mabkharaA traditional censer in the Arab world and Turkey, usually having a square pedestal base or legs with inward-sloping sides which support a square cup with outward-sloping sides.mabouyaAny of various skinks of the genus Eutropis.macaAny of species Lepidium meyenii, an Andean medicinal herb, or an extract of the root of this plant.macaca(dated) Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the genus Macaca; a macaque.macadamiaAn evergreen tree, of the genus Macadamia, native to Australia and cultivated in Hawaii.macahubaArchaic form of macauba.macambiraA thorny shrub, Bromelia laciniosa, of the pineapple family, native to Brazil and Argentina.macanaA wooden sword-like weapon of various native cultures of Central America and South America.macarangaAny of the large genus Macaranga of Old World tropical euphorbiaceous trees.macaubaThe palm tree Acrocomia aculeata.macchaNonstandard spelling of matcha.macchiaAny shrubland biota in Mediterranean countries, typically consisting of densely-growing evergreen shrubs.macedonia(cooking) Alternative form of macédoine.macerandubaArchaic form of massaranduba.macha(Tamil Nadu, slang, informal) best friendmachacaA dish of meat baked, simmered and then dried, originating from north Mexico.machairaAlternative spelling of makhaira.machilaSynonym of macheer (“type of saddle”).machinemaAlternative form of machinima.machinga(Tanzania) A street vendor; a hawker.machinima(video games, film, uncountable) The genre of films created by such techniques.machuaAlternative form of mashua (“fishing vessel”).machwaAlternative form of mashua (“fishing vessel”).macleaya(botany) Any member of the genus Macleaya of flowering plants in the poppy family, native to China and Japan.macopa(Philippines) wax applemacoyaA plant of the genus Xanthosoma, yielding edible tubers.macroadenoma(pathology) An adenoma that is larger than about a centimetre.macroalbuminuria(medicine) A greater than normal amount of albumin excreted in the urinemacroalgaLarge algae, often living attached in dense beds, such as kelp.macroamylasaemia(pathology) The presence of macroamylase in the blood, especially when accompanying hyperamylasaemiamacroamylasemiaAlternative form of macroamylasaemia.macroareaSynonym of macroregion.macrobiota(biology) The macroscopic flora and fauna of a region.macrocarcinoma(pathology) A single, relatively large carcinomamacrocarpaThe Monterey cypress, Cupressus macrocarpa.macrocephalia(medicine) Macrocephaly.macrochaeta(biology) A large chaeta found in certain organismsmacrocheiliaA medical condition resulting in very large lipsmacrocheiriaAlternative form of macrochiria.macrochiria(medicine) Abnormal largeness of the hands.macrocraniaThe condition of having an abnormally large or thick skull.macrocythaemiaThe presence of macrocytes in the bloodstream.macrocythemiaThe presence of macrocytes in the bloodstream.macrodactyliaThe condition of being macrodactylic.macrodontia(pathology, dentistry) The medical condition of having unusually large teeth.macroesthesiaA psychological perception that objects are larger than they really aremacrofaunaAny 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.macrofilariaAn adult filariamacrofloraplants that can be seen with the naked eyemacrogenitalia(medicine) Abnormally large genitalia.macrogenitosomia(medicine) Exaggerated physical and sexual development in a young personmacrogliaAny of various glial cells that are larger than microglia.macrogloblinemiaMisspelling of macroglobulinemia.macroglobulinaemiaAlternative spelling of macroglobulinemia.macroglobulinemia(medicine) The presence of high levels of macroglobulins in the bloodmacroglossia(medicine) Enlargement or hypertrophy of the tongue; an excessively large tongue.macrognathiaThe condition of having abnormally large jaws.macrogyria(pathology) An increase in the size of the gyri combined with a decrease in the number of sulcimacrohaematuriaAlternative form of macrohematuria.macrohematuria(pathology) hematuria in which the blood is clearly visiblemacroinfaunaAny infauna that are large enough to be seen with the naked eyemacrolabiamacrocheiliamacrolepidopteraplural of macrolepidopteranmacrolipasemiaThe presence of macrolipases in the blood; when clinically detected, macrolipasemia has usually produced hyperlipasemia because renal clearance does not handle the macromolecules of enzyme in the same way that it would handle normal-sized enzyme molecules.macromania(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.macromastia(medicine) Abnormal enlargement of the breast.macromelia(medicine) The condition of having unusually large limbs.macronovaSynonym of kilonova.macronympha(medicine, pathology) Elongated labia, a feature of certain Khoikhoi and other African women who develop, naturally or though artificial stretching, relatively elongated labia minora.macrophilia(paraphilia) A paraphilia involving sexual attraction to giants.macrophthalmiaThe condition of being macrophthalmousmacroplasia(medicine) Excessive development of part of the bodymacropodia(medicine) Excessive development of the feet.macroposthia(medicine, urology) A medical condition where the foreskin of the penis extends well past the end of the glans.macroprolactinaemiamacroprolactinemiamacroprolactinemia(pathology) The presence of macroprolactin in the bloodmacroprolactinoma(medicine) A prolactinoma with size greater than one centimeter.macroprosopiaExcessive development in the structure of the face in proportion to the craniummacroproteinuria(nephrology) The presence of a large amount of protein in the urine.macropsia(pathology) A disorder in which objects appear much larger than normal, most often the result of a neurological dysfunction.macroscopiaA form of hallucination where objects appear larger than they really are.macrosetaA relatively long hair or bristlemacrosomatognosiaA hallucination involving the perception of one's body or body parts as being too large; a common symptom and subset of Alice in Wonderland syndrome.macrosomia(pathology) The state (of a foetus or neonate) of being abnormally largemacrostomia(medicine) The condition of having an abnormally large mouthmacrothrombocytopaeniaAlternative form of macrothrombocytopenia.macrothrombocytopeniaA form of thrombocytopenia characterised by unusually large platelets.macrotia(medicine) Abnormal development of the auricle of the earmacrotrauma(medicine) A major trauma injury, such as joint dislocation or bone fracture, characteristically sustained during a direct sudden event.mactraAny marine bivalve shell of the numerous known species of genus Mactra and allied genera, some of which are used as food, for example the European clam Mactra stultorum.macula(anatomy, biology) A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.macumba(religion) A type of Afro-Brazilian folk religion combining elements of Roman Catholicism with traditional African religious beliefs and practices; or a specific cult or ceremony of such religion.macushla(Ireland) My darling, my dear.macuta(historical) A former currency unit of Angola, worth five centavos.madalaIn certain countries of Eastern Africa, an elder or mzee; a person worthy of much esteem.madangaA bird of the species Anthus ruficollis, native to island of Buru.maddaAlternative form of maddah.madeiraAlternative letter-case form of Madeira (“fortified wine”).madonna(skateboarding) A one-footed lien-to-tail trick, where the front foot is taken off and kicked out straight down behind the board.madoqua(zoology, obsolete) A small Abyssinian antelope, Salt's dik-dik (Madoqua saltiana)madrasa(Islam) A school for any kind of teaching, at any grade level; usually specifically a school that teaches Islamic theology.madrassaAlternative spelling of madrasa.madrinaAn animal (usually an old mare), wearing a bell and acting as the leader of a troop of pack mules.madronaAlternative form of madrone.maegashira(sumo) The highest salaried rank of sumo wrestler, below komusubi and above juryo; the lowest rank in the makuuchi division.maestraA female maestro.maestriamastery, skillmaffiaObsolete spelling of mafia.mafiaA hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.mafiosaAlternative letter-case form of Mafiosa.mafiyaA Russian mafia organization.mafufunyanaIn Zulu and Xhosa culture, a mental disorder in which the sufferer is believed to have been possessed by evil spirits, causing hysteria.mafuraNatal mahogany, a tree of species Trichilia emetica, source of mafura butter.magaThespesia grandiflora, a tree native to Puerto Rico also planted elsewhere for its fairness and the working properties of its wood.magatamaA curved bead from the Jōmon period in Japan, made from a variety of different gemstones.mageiricophobiaFear of cooking, a powerful fear of preparing food.mageirocophobiaMisspelling of mageiricophobia (“fear of cooking”).magentaHaving the color of fuchsia, fuchsine, light purple.magillaSomething large or elaborate.magiritsaA Greek soup made from lamb offal.magistra(fiction, especially fantasy) A woman with power or authority, such as a teacher or archmage; a mistress.magloubaAlternative spelling of maqluba.magma(mathematics) A basic algebraic structure consisting of a set equipped with a single binary operation.magmataplural of magmamagnaplural of magnummagnalia(now historical) Wonders, great things.magnesaemiaAlternative form of magnesemia.magnesemia(physiology, especially in combination) The presence of magnesium in the blood, and (usually, especially) the degree (that is, its concentration).magnesia(mineralogy) magnesium oxidemagnesiuria(pathology) The presence of magnesium salts in the urinemagnesuria(pathology) The presence of magnesium salts in the urinemagnetoplasma(physics) A plasma associated with a magnetic field.magnolia(countable) A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.magosha(South Africa, derogatory) whoremaguaAlternative form of makwa.magwinya(South Africa, Botswana) Synonym of vetkoek.maha(archaic) A kind of monkey; the wanderoo.mahailaA large riverboat, formerly used as a naval vessel in Arabian countries.mahalaA neighborhood or residential area in Balkan countries.mahallaAn armed formation of Arabs.mahallyaAlternative form of mahalla.mahanaAlternative form of meeana.maharajaA Hindu monarch ranking above a raja, an emperor.maharajadhirajaA royal ruler's title in South and Southeast Asia, roughly meaning 'great king of kings', a prestigious indication of the princely state's particularly high rank.maharajranaAlternative form of maharaja.maharanaAlternative form of maharaja.mahasattvaA bodhisattva who attains a high degree on the path of consciousness awakening.mahatmaIn India or Tibet, a person thought to have great knowledge and love of humanity.mahfuckaAlternative spelling of muhfugga.mahfuggaAlternative spelling of muhfugga.mahila(India, attributive) Woman or women.mahoniaAny of the genus Mahonia (now often included in Berberis) of evergreen shrubs.mahoraga(Indian mythology) A type of serpentine deity in Indian mythology, most notably Buddhism and Jainism.mahorkaAlternative form of makhorka.mahuaMadhuca longifolia, a fast-growing Indian tropical tree cultivated for its oleaginous seeds.mahwaAlternative form of mahua.maidaA finely milled, refined and bleached wheat flour, used in making Indian foods such as samosa, chakli and bhatoora.maiesiophiliaAlternative form of maieusiophilia (“sexual fetish for pregnant women”).maieusiophilia(paraphilia) A sexual fetish for women who are or appear to be pregnantmaieusiophobia(archaic) Morbid dread of childbirth.maika(India) A woman's maternal village: the place where she grew up, especially as contrasted with her new home after marriage.maiolicaAlternative form of majolica.maithunatantric sexual unionmaizena(dated) Cornflour, cornstarch.majadraAlternative form of mujaddara.majaguaHampea reynae, a plant endemic to El Salvador.majolicaEarthenware decorated with coloured lead silicate glazes applied directly to an unglazed body, a process invented in Victorian England.maka(chiefly Hawaii) eyemakaloaCyperus laevigatus, a species of sedge.makanga(Kenya) A tout; one who is hired to convince passengers to take a specific taxi or matatu.makaraAn aquatic monster in Hindu mythology.makarapaAn elaborately decorated plastic helmet worn in South Africa by football fans.makatea(countable) A raised terrace of coral limestone surrounding a South Pacific atoll.makhaira(historical) A type of sword with a backwards curve, originating in Ancient GreecemakhanaThe foxnut or gorgon nut (Euryale ferox)makhilaAlternative spelling of makila.makhnaAlternative form of muckna.makhorka(chiefly Russia) A coarse, strong type of tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), especially grown in Russia and Ukraine.makilaA traditional Basque walking stick with a point or blade concealed in the pommel.makiwaraA padded post used for hitting practice in karate.makloubaAlternative spelling of maqluba.maklubaAlternative spelling of maqluba.makossaA music genre from Cameroon, with a strong bass rhythm and prominent horn section.makushita(sumo) The third highest division of professional sumo wrestling, below juryo; the lowest division at which a salary is paid.makwaA short Chinese outer jacket.malaA single lobe of an insect's maxilla.malacia(medicine, pathology) Abnormal softening of organs or tissues of the human body.malacofauna(zoology) The molluscs of an areamalacoplakiaAlternative form of malakoplakia.malagma(medicine, obsolete) A cataplasm.malaguenaA Spanish dance, typical of Malaga, similar to a fandangomalaguetaSynonym of grains of paradise, the seeds or seed capsules of the West African Aframomum melegueta; the plant itself.malakoplakia(medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membrane of a hollow organ (as the urinary bladder) characterized by the formation of soft granulomatous lesions.malangaAny of several Central and South American plants, of the genus Xanthosoma; yautia.malaria(pathology) A disease spread by mosquito, in which a protozoan, Plasmodium, multiplies in blood every few days.malasadaA Portuguese confection of yeast dough formed into a ball, deep-fried in oil, and coated with sugar.malassadaAlternative form of malasada.malayophobiaAlternative letter-case form of Malayophobia.maledictaProfane or blasphemous language.maliaA passerine bird endemic to Sulawesi, of species Malia grata.malignoma(pathology) A malignant tumourmalimbaAn African musical instrument of the mbira kind.malkohaAny of the cuculine birds in the Phaenicophaeus genus, found across southern and south-east Asia.mallakhambaA traditional sport from the Indian subcontinent, in which a gymnast performs aerial yoga or gymnastic postures and wrestling grips using a pole, cane, or rope.malocaAn ancestral longhouse used by the natives of the Amazon, notably in Colombia and Brazil.malojillaThe grass Brachiaria mutica.malonylureaBarbituric acid.malpighia(botany) Any of the genus Malpighia of tropical American shrubs.maltaA non-alcoholic carbonated malt beverage, popular in Latin America.malthaA thick mineral pitch.malvaAny plant of the genus Malva, a mallow.malvaceaAny plant of the mallow family, Malvaceae.malvasiaA variety of grape, originally from the region of the Aegean, now used to make malmsey wine.malwabeer made with millet, common in Africamama(hypocoristic, usually childish, Canada, US) Mother, female parent.mamacita(slang) A babe, a hottie (sexually attractive woman).mamajuanaA drink from the Dominican Republic, made from rum, red wine, and honey soaked with tree bark and herbs.mamaligaA maize porridge originating in Romania.mamalygaAlternative form of mamaliga.mambaAny of various venomous snakes of the genus Dendroaspis, native to Africa, that live in trees.mamilla(anatomy) The small projection of a mammary gland; a nipple.mamma(meteorology) An accessory cloud like a mammary in appearance, which can form on the underside of most cloud genera.mammalgia(medicine) mastalgia; pain in the breastmammalia(obsolete) Alternative letter-case form of Mammalia.mammaphilia(rare, sexuality) Attraction to a woman’s breasts.mammilla(anatomy) The nipple.mammillaria(botany) Any member of the cactus genus Mammillaria.mampara(South Africa, slang) A fool; a buffoon.manaPower, prestige; specifically, a form of supernatural energy in Polynesian religion that inheres in things or people.manacaA plant of the species Brunfelsia uniflora.manaiaA bird-headed mythological creature and symbol of protection in Māori mythology.manamba(Kenya) A tout who attempts to attract customers to a matatu.mananaAlternative spelling of mañana.manapua(Hawaii) A steamed bun.mancaA mancus (old coin)mancala(board games) Any of various board games, common throughout Africa and Asia, in which a move consists of emptying a pit and then its contents are sown one by one into ensuing pits.manchaA high-quality grade of Spanish saffron.manchuaA kind of single-masted cargo boat.mancuerdaA torture method in which a cord is lashed around someone's arms and pulled so as to cut through the skin.mandala(Hinduism, Buddhism) A graphic depiction of the spiritual universe and its myriad realms and deities.mandapa(in south India, architecture) A pillared hall or porch fronting a Hindu temple. It may be attached or detached from the building.mandaraAlternative form of mandarah.mandellaA decorative Native American object, derived from a traditional ceremonial shield.mandevilla(botany) Any of the genus Mandevilla of tropical and subtropical flowering vines, native to the Americas.mandibulaObsolete form of mandible.mandioca(obsolete) maniocmandiocca(obsolete) maniocmandiraAlternative form of mandir (“Hindu temple”).mandola(music) A stringed musical instrument resembling the mandolin, but of larger size and tuned lower.mandora(music) A type of bass string instrument.mandorlaA vesica piscis-shaped aureola that surrounds the figures of Christ and the Virgin Mary, or represents God the Father (who is not traditionally depicted) in traditional Eastern Christian art.mandragoraAny of various plants of the genus Mandragora.mandritta(fencing) A blow from the right side to the left.manga(countable, comics) A comic originating in Japan.mangabaThe round, edible fruit of the tree Hancornia speciosa, native to parts of South America.mangabeiraAny plant of the genus Hancornia.mangakaA professional manga or anime artist.mangalasutraAlternative form of mangalsutra.mangalsutraA traditional Hindu necklace tied around the bride's neck by the groom.manganesemia(pathology) The presence of manganese ions in the bloodmangina(transgender slang) The vulva or vagina of a trans man, or the neovagina of a detransitioned man.mangoritaA mango flavored margarita cocktail.mangwinyaAlternative form of magwinya.manhua(comics) A comic originating in China or Taiwan.manhwa(comics) A comic originating in Korea.maniaViolent derangement of mind; madness; insanity.maniaphobiaAn abnormal fear of being insane.manicueraA drink made from manioc.manilaMade of manila paper or material like it.manillaA penannular armlet, sometimes worn on the leg or neck or used as an ornament, mostly in bronze, copper or gold, which served as a form of money or barter coinage amongst certain West African peoples.maniocaAlternative form of maniocmanipancha(archaic) A wooden humanoid figure used as a fetish in Africa, supposed to allow communication with distant places.manita(rare) The tree Chiranthodendron pentadactylon, or the red, hand-like flower this tree produces.manivaBoiled, ground manioc leaves in South American cuisine.manjaString coated with crushed glass and attached to a kite, used to cut the strings of other kites in kite fighting.manna(biblical) Food miraculously produced for the Israelites in the desert in the book of Exodus.manodanda(Hinduism, Buddhism) complete control over one's thoughtsmanoletina(bullfighting) A maneuver in which the bull charges behind the bullfighter into his red muleta.manorexia(humorous, informal) Anorexia nervosa (or any similar eating disorder) when occurring in a male.mansa(historical) A king of ancient Mali.manscara(slang) Mascara designed for and/or marketed toward men.mantaA kind of fabric or blanket used in Latin America and southwestern United States.mantapaAlternative spelling of mandapa.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.mantellaAny frog of the genus Mantella.mantelletta(Roman Catholicism) A sleeveless, knee-length vestment open at the front which is worn by Roman Catholic prelates.manticoraAny of various tiger beetles of genus Manticora.mantillaA lace veil of Spanish origin worn over a woman's hair and shoulders.mantinadaAn improvised Cretan rhyming couplet.mantissa(mathematics) The part of a common logarithm after the decimal point, the fractional part of a logarithm.mantra(Hinduism) The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.mantuaAn article of loose clothing popular in 17th- and 18th century France.manubriaplural of manubriummanucodiata(obsolete) A bird of paradise (family Paradisaeidae).manukaLeptospermum scoparium, a shrub or small tree native to New Zealand and southeast Australia.manumaThe many-colored fruit dove, Ptilinopus perousii.manumeaThe tooth-billed pigeon.manushyaAlternative spelling of manusya (“man, human being”).manusinaA bird, the white tern or common fairy tern.manusya(rare outside of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and related philosophy) man, human beingmanyataA segregated Maasai village for warriors.manyatta(East Africa) A Masai or Samburu settlement or compound, often temporary, established by a family or clan, or as an encampment of young warriors.manyoganaAlternative form of man'yōgana.manzanaA unit of area used in Argentina and many Central American countries, originally defined as 10,000 square varas.manzanillaA pale, dry fino sherry.manzanitaAny evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Arctostaphylos, especially Arctostaphylos manzanita, having smooth red or orange bark and stiff, twisting branches.maochaPartially processed tea leaves, dried, and lightly roasted to kill enzymes.mapantsula(South Africa) petty gangstermaqamaArabic literary genremaqlubaA traditional Levantine dish of meat, rice, and fried vegetables, cooked in a pot which is then flipped upside down prior to serving.maqta(poetry) The last couplet of a ghazal, typically incorporating the poet's pen name in a creative way.maquia(historical) A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equivalent to 0.8–1.2 liters in different 19th-century contexts.maquilaSynonym of medio, half-celemin, a traditional Spanish unit of dry measure equivalent to about 2.3 L.maquiladoraAn assembly plant in Mexico owned by a company from the United States or another foreign country, using cheap local labour and imported components, and which then exports its products to the company's country of origin; also (by extension) similar factories in other countries.mara(Buddhism) A type of god that prevents accomplishment or success.marabarabaAn African board game, still played regularly.marabuntaA kind of army ant said to devour every living thing in its pathmaraca(music) A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.maracujaA passion fruit.marajuanaDated form of marijuana.maraka(astrology) In Hindu astrology, a planet that causes death at the end of a person's lifespan.marantaAny of the family Marantaceae of plantsmarascaA European cultivar of the wild cherry (Prunus cerasus), that bears bright red fruit used for making maraschino.marcella(sewing) A kind of corded or ribbed fabric made from cotton, rayon, or silk.marchesaAn Italian marchioness.mardana(Islam) A part of a house or palace reserved for men, especially on the Indian subcontinent.maremmaA marshy coastal plain in Italy.marena(archaic) A European whitefish Coregonus maraena.marfaA percussion instrument thought to have originated in Africamarga(South Asia) The canon of established forms of classical music, dance etc., as opposed to modern or regional developments.margaritaA cocktail made with tequila, an orange-flavoured liqueur, and lemon or lime juice, often served with salt encrusted on the rim of the glass.margheritaAlternative letter-case form of Margherita.marginaliaNotes in the margin of a document.marginella(zoology) A mollusk of the genus Marginella, or its shell.margosaThe neem. (a tree)margueritaAlternative form of margarita (“type of cocktail”).mariaplural of mare (“lunar plain”).marihuanaAlternative spelling of marijuana.marijaunaMisspelling of marijuana.marijuanaThe inflorescence of the Cannabis sativa plant, smoked or ingested for euphoric effect.marikinaA small marmoset, the golden lion tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia.marimba(music) A percussion instrument with African origins, similar to a xylophone with resonators, but much lower in range and darker in timbre.marimbulaA Caribbean musical instrument, a kind of lamellophone with metal strips over a hole in a resonating box.marimondaThe spider monkey.marinaA harbour for small boats.marinaraPrepared with tomatoes, or in a tomato sauce.marineraA dance from the coastal regions of Peru, using handkerchiefs as props in a stylized reenactment of a courtship.marinoramaA representation of a sea view.mariposaA mariposa lily (Calochortus spp.).marisca(pathology, archaic) A hemorrhoid.mariscadaA kind of seafood stew.marjaiya(Islam) The supreme religious body of ayatollahs in Shi'ism.markkaA (Finnish) mark, the currency used in Finland before the introduction of the euro, consisting of 100 penni. Abbreviation FIM.marla(Ireland) Plasticine; modelling clay.marma(Ayurveda) A special, sensitive point on the body.maroolaAlternative form of marula.marra(West Cumbria, Geordie, Mackem, informal) A friend, pal, buddy, mate.marrabenta(music) A genre of popular Mozambican dance music.marsalaAlternative letter-case form of Marsala (sauce).marsdenia(botany) Any of the genus Marsdenia of apocynaceous plants.marshalsea(UK) The court or seat of a marshal.marsileaAny of the genus Marsilea of aquatic ferns (water clover).marsiya(Islam, Shia Islam, poetry) an elegiac poem written to commemorate the martyrdom and valour of Hussain ibn Ali and his comrades of the Karbala' in the Battle of Karbalamarsupiaplural of marsupiummartinetaA type of tinamou found in Patagonia.martynia(botany) Any plant of the genus Martynia.maruaA type of small-grained cereal from India, Eleusine coracana, similar to millet.maruga(music) A kind of traditional Cuban shaker or rattle made of metal.marulaA medium-sized dioecious tree, Sclerocarya birrea, indigenous to Southern Africa and West Africa.masa(art) A strong form of paper, smooth on one side and lightly textured on the other, used for drawing and painting.masalaAny dish prepared with such spices.mascaraA cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.maschalagniaSexual attraction to the armpits.masdevalliaAny orchid in the genus Masdevallia, whose species (approximately 500 or 600 depending on circumscription) have flowers of extremely diverse appearance.mashaAlternative spelling of maasha.mashrabiyaAlternative form of mashrabiyya.mashrabiyya(architecture) A balcony in North Africa enclosed with carved wooden latticework.mashuaA root vegetable grown in the Andes, Tropaeolum tuberosum.mashugananonsense; silliness; craziness; garbagemashwaAlternative form of mashua (“fishing vessel”).maskanda(South Africa) A style of Zulu folk music, normally played solo.maskirovka(military, especially regarding Soviet or Russian warfare) A set of procedures designed to confuse, mislead, and camouflage oneself from the enemy.masoolaAlternative form of masula.masoraAlternative spelling of Masorah.masotla(Botswana) A field cultivated as tribute for the chief.massa(chiefly African-American Vernacular or Caribbean) Pronunciation spelling of master.massarandubaA tropical hardwood tree, Manilkara bidentata, native to South America which produces edible fruit.massasaugaThe rattlesnake Sistrurus catenatus (formerly Crotalinus catenatus) in the family Viperidae, found in three subspecies.masserandubaAlternative form of massaranduba.massoraAlternative spelling of Masorah.massula(palynology) A union of pollen microspores.masta(US, historical, colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of master, representing African-American Vernacular English.mastabaA wide stone bench built into the wall of a house, shop etc. in the Middle East.mastalgia(medicine) Breast pain.mastigophobiaFear of punishment by beating.mastihaAlternative form of mastika.mastikaA type of hard resin found on various acacia trees, which can be chewed.mastocarcinoma(oncology) A carcinoma of the breast.mastocytomaA tumor consisting of mastocytes, commonly found in animals.mastodynia(medicine) mastalgia; pain in the breastmastofauna(rare, zoology) The mammals, or all kinds of mammals, inhabiting a region.mastoplasia(medicine) A medical condition wherein the breast tissue thickens.masulaA type of boat used on the Coromandel Coast of southeast India, typically for travelling between ships and shore. Also more fully masula boat.mataA respectful title for a female spiritual leader or for a wife, mother, or grandmother of a male spiritual leader.matachinaA female dancer of the matachin dance.matadoraA female matador.matafunda(obsolete) A type of siege engine similar to a trebuchet, designed to fling rocks over long distances.matamataA side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.matanzaA place where animals are slaughtered, for their hides, meat, tallow, etc, particularly in a Latin American context; a slaughterhouse.matbuchaA cooked dish of tomatoes and roasted bell peppers seasoned with garlic and chili pepper.matchaA type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.materia(uncommon, higher register) The physical substances which create the natural world: matter, materials, substance, etc.matha(Hinduism, Jainism) A monastic or similar religious establishment in Hinduism and Jainism, usually more formal and hierarchical than an ashram.mathophobia(informal) An aversion to mathematics.mathphobiaAlternative form of mathophobia.matilda(Australia) A bundle of possessions, often tied up in a sack; a swag.matimela(Botswana) The management of stray cattle.matka(India, countable) An earthenware pot.matookaAlternative form of matoke.matra(music) In Indian music, the smallest rhythmic unit of a tala.matracaA type of wooden rattle from Latin America.matreshkaAlternative form of matryoshka.matricaria(botany) Any of the plants in the genus Matricaria.matriculaAn identification card issued by the Mexican consulate.matrikaA mother figure in Indian art.matrimaniaExcessive enthusiasm for a wedding or weddings in general.matrioshkaAlternative spelling of matryoshka.matrona(historical) In Ancient Rome, a wife of an honorable man.matrophobia(feminism) The fear of becoming like one's mother.matryoshkaOne of a set of wooden Russian dolls of different sizes, designed such that each fits inside the next.matta(sumo) The false start of a bout due to mutual misunderstanding.matthaAn Indian spiced beverage made with lassi.mattowaccaSynonym of hickory shad.maturaA final exam that young adults (aged 18 or 19) take at the end of their secondary education in certain European countries.matzaAlternative spelling of matzo.mauka(Hawaii) inland, towards the mountains.maulana(Islam) A religious scholar, especially in Central and South Asia.mauma(African-American Vernacular) mothermausoleaplural of mausoleummauzaAlternative form of mouza.mawla(Islam) A patron or protector.maxilla(anatomy, zootomy) Synonym of jaw.maxillula(zoology) Either of the first pair of maxillae in crustaceans.maxima(music) A music note typically equal to two longae (eight semibreves).maya(Hindu mythology) Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods.mazaAn Ancient Greek barley cake.mazama(dated) The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus)mazamorraA traditional maize-based pudding or drink of Latin America.mazodyniaSynonym of mastodynia.mazoola(US, slang) moneymazooma(US, slang) Alternative form of mazuma (“money”).mazopathiaAlternative form of mazopathy.mazourkaDated form of mazurka.mazuma(US, slang) Cash, money.mazunaAlternative form of mouzouna (“former Moroccan coin”).mazurka(figure skating) A figure skating move that combines elements of the toe loop and bunny-hop.mazza(MLE) Madness; something that is mad; a crazy situation.mbaqangaA style of South African music, with rural Zulu roots and a jazz influence, that originated in the 1960s.mbila(music) In Southern Africa, an instrument similar to the xylophone, played by striking the bars with mallets.mbira(music) A thumb piano, a musical instrument having a small sound box fitted with a row of tuned tabs that are plucked with the thumbs, originating among the Shona of southern Africa; any type of plucked lamellophone of the same type as the Shona instrument.mboga(East Africa) vegetablembugaA heavy dark clay soil found in parts of Africa.mbunaOne of a group of haplochromine cichlids from Lake Malawi.mbusa(Zambia) A traditional childbirth attendant.meandrina(chiefly archaic) Any of the genus Meandrina of corals with meandering grooves and ridges.meatzaA pizza-like dish made with a base of ground beef.mecha(anime, manga) A large armoured robot on legs, typically controlled by a pilot seated inside.mechanophilia(rare) attraction to machinesmechanophobiaA fear of machines.mechaphiliaa sexual desire for a mechanical inanimate object.mechitzaA partition in an Orthodox synagogue to divide men from womenmedakaOryzias latipes, a small Japanese ricefish, popular for use in aquariums.media(anatomy) The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue.medialunaA crescent-shaped corral used in Chilean rodeos.mediastinaplural of mediastinummedicomaniaAn obsession with medical treatment.medicophobiaThe fear of or aversion to medical professionals or procedures.medifurca(obsolete) mesofurcamedinaThe traditional, older or non-European area of a North African town.medovukhaAn Eastern Slavic drink resembling mead.medspaAlternative form of medispa.medullaThe soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.medullablastomaMisspelling of medulloblastoma.medulloblastoma(oncology) A malignant type of brain tumour that originates in the cerebellummedulloepitheliomaA rare, fast-growing brain tumor thought to stem from cells of the embryonic medullary cavity.medusa(pathology) Synonym of worm-star.meedjaPronunciation spelling of media.meeja(UK, slang, humorous or derogatory) media (communications industry)meesuaAlternative form of mee sua.mega(informal) Very large.megabreccia(geology) A very large brecciamegacandela(metrology) An SI unit of luminous intensity equal to 10⁶ candelas. Symbol: McdmegacardiamegalocardiamegacephaliaAlternative form of megacephaly.megadarraAlternative form of mujaddara.megadataExtremely large collections of electronically-stored data.megadontiaMalformation of megalodontiamegafaunaThe large animals of a given region or time, considered as a group.megaflora(botany) Any exceptionally large plant.megagnathiamacrognathiamegaichnofauna(biology) Relatively large ichnofaunamegalocardia(medicine) The condition of having an enlarged heart.megalocephaliaSynonym of macrencephalymegalocornea(pathology) A condition characterized by a very large corneamegalodontiaThe condition of having proportionately oversized teeth for the jaw in which they are set.megalomaniaA psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.megalopaThe final larval stage found in decapod crustaceansmegalophobiaThe fear of large objects.megalopsychiagreatness of soul; magnanimitymegalospleniaSynonym of splenomegaly.megalourethra(pathology) A form of uropathy characterized by severe dilatation of the penile urethramegamediaLarge, corporate mediamegaphagiaSynonym of polyphagia.megaphonia(medicine) The condition of excessive shouting or raising the voice.megaraplural of megaronmegasporangiaplural of megasporangiummegatheriaplural of megatheriummegathrombocytopeniaSynonym of macrothrombocytopenia.megaviscera(pathology) enlargement of the viscera, typically leading to an obstructionmegillaAlternative spelling of megillah.meiofauna(ecology) A group of marine or freshwater, typically benthic organisms that are intermediate in terms of size between macrofauna and microfauna, and which can pass through a 1 mm sieve, but are retained by a 45 μm sieve.mejadraAlternative form of mujaddara.mejoranaSynonym of mejoranera (“musical instrument”).mejoraneraA chordophone from Panama, traditionally carved out of a single block of wood.mekhelaA traditional garment worn by Assamese women, consisting of a length of cloth worn (typically with a chador) from the waist to the ankles and often pleated.melaA Hindu religious festival.meladaAlternative form of melado.melaenaAlternative spelling of melena.melakarta(music) A collection of fundamental ragas (scales) in Carnatic music (South Indian classical music).melaleuca(botany) Any member of the genus Melaleuca of shrubs and trees in the myrtle family.melalgia(medicine) Pain in a limb.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.melancholiaDeep sadness or gloom; melancholymelanemiaAlternative form of melanaemia.melanoacanthomaA benign, darkly pigmented cutaneous condition characterized by a skin lesion with a dull or lackluster surface, and involving a proliferation of keratinocytes and melanocytes.melanocarcinoma(dated) melanomamelanocytoma(pathology) A tumour derived from melanocytesmelanoderma(pathology) An unusual darkening of the skin.melanodermiaAlternative form of melanoderma.melanoglossiaBlackening of the tongue, usually caused by a bacterial infection or allergic reaction.melanoheliophobia(informal) The irrational fear of (astrophysical) black holes.melanoma(oncology, pathology) A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.melanomataplural of melanomamelanonychia(medicine) A black or brown pigmentation of the nail plate.melanophobiaFear, hate, or dislike of black people.melanophoroma(pathology) A tumour composed of melanophoresmelanosarcomaA malignant form of deeply pigmented sarcoma containing melanin.melanuria(medicine) The excretion of urine of an abnormally dark colour, caused by the presence of melanin or other pigments or by the action of phenol, creosote, resorcin, and other coal-tar derivatives.melasma(pathology) A tan or dark skin discoloration, particularly common in pregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of melanocytes by estrogen and progesterone.melastoma(botany) Any of the genus Melastoma of flowering plants.melaxumaA disease of walnut trees, characterized by cankers that exude a dark watery substance.melbaA dessert made originally from peach (now also other fruits), ice cream, and raspberry.melenaThe passage of dark, tarry stools containing blood, a result of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.melisma(music, countable) A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text.melismataplural of melismamelissaA plant of the genus Melissa, especially lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), often used medicinally.melissophobia(rare) A morbid fear of bees.melitzanosalataAn aubergine salad made with olive oil and lemon juice, popular in Cyprus and Greece.melodicaA free-reed keyboard wind instrument, often played with a flexible plastic tube connected to the mouthpiece.melodrama(countable, opera) A passage in which the orchestra plays a somewhat descriptive accompaniment, while the actor speaks.melolagniaSexual arousal caused by music.melomakaronaGreek honey macaroons with crushed walnuts, traditionally served at Christmas.melomania(music) An abnormal love of music.melophobiaAversion to music.melopoeiaThe use of the sound of words as a facet of poetry.melzanosalataMisspelling of melitzanosalata.memba(slang) Clipping of remember.membranellaA membranelle.meminna(archaic) Any spotted chevrotain of genus Moschiola, especially the Indian spotted chevrotain (Moschiola indica)memorabilia(originally US) Objects that are connected to or remind their owner of past events.memorandaplural of memorandummemoriaOne of the five canons of classical rhetoric: the discipline of memory and recall.menaiaplural of menaion Often refers to a set of twelve volumes of meniaon.mendozaSynonym of ugly stick (“a musical instrument”).meningeomaAlternative form of meningioma.meningioma(pathology) A common tumour of the central nervous system, occurring in the meninges, usually benign.meningiomataplural of meningiomameningococcaemiaAlternative form of meningococcemia.meningococcemiaMeningococcal septicemia, a form of sepsis caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis.menmaA Japanese condiment made from fermented bamboo shoots.menologiaplural of menologiummenometrorrhagia(pathology) Excessive uterine bleeding occurring outside of the normal menstrual period.menophania(rare) The onset of menstruation at puberty; menarche.menophobia(informal) The fear of menopause.menoplania(medicine, archaic) abnormal menstruation; menoxeniamenoraAlternative spelling of menorah.menorrhagiaExcessive menstrual flow but regularly timed.menorrheaThe flow of blood at menstruationmenorrhoeamenstrual bleedingmenoxenia(pathology) Abnormal menstruation.mensaIn planetary geology, a large mesa-like area of raised land.mentagra(medicine, archaic) sycosismentha(botany) Any of the mint genus Mentha, mints and similar species.mentzeliaAny plant of the genus Mentzelia.meraThe seventh month of Meitei traditional lunar calendar.meralgiapain in the thighmerenchyma(archaic, botany) tissue composed of spheroidal cellsmeromeliaA birth defect characterized by the lacking of a part, but not all, of one or more limbs with the presence of a hand or foot, resulting in a shrunken and deformed extremity.meropiaPartial blindness.mesaA flat area of land or plateau higher than other land, with one or more clifflike edges.mesenchyma(biology) Alternative spelling of mesenchyme.mesetaA plateau, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.meshugaAlternative form of meshugge.meshuggaAlternative form of meshugge.mesiaAny of various birdsmesiraAlternative form of mesirah.mesmeromania(dated) enthusiasm for mesmerismmesnaAn organosulfur compound used in cancer chemotherapy involving cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide as an adjuvant.mesoamygdala(anatomy) The middle of the amygdalamesobronchiaplural of mesobronchiummesocoxaThe coxa of a midlegmesoeucrocodyliaplural of mesoeucrocodylemesofaunaAny animal of intermediate size, typically invertebrates, such as bivalves, arthropods, insects, and annelids.mesofurca(entomology) The internal skeletal element of the mesosternum.mesogleaA gelatinous material found between the epithelial cellular layers of jellyfish and coelenterates.mesogloeaAlternative form of mesoglea.mesomelia(pathology) A shortening of the bones of the forearms and lower legs.mesophilia(biology) A preference for moderate temperatures.mesopodialia(anatomy) The bones of the carpus and tarsus.mesoscapula(dated, anatomy) A process from the middle of the scapula in some animals; the spine of the scapula.mesosoma(zoology) The middle part of the body, or tagma, of arthropods whose body is composed of three parts (the other two being the prosoma and the metasoma), bearing the legs and (in winged insects) the wings.mesotheca(zoology) The middle layer of the gonophore in the Hydrozoa.mesotheliaplural of mesotheliummesothelioma(pathology, oncology) An uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium, usually of the lungs after exposure to asbestos.mesotheliomataplural of mesotheliomamesotibiaThe middle tibia of an insect (on the second pair of legs)mesoxalylurea(organic chemistry) Alloxan.mesozeugma(rhetoric) A zeugma where the governing word occurs in the middle of the sentence and governs clauses on either side.mestizaA female mestizo.meta(video games) Clipping of metagame.metabola(medicine) A change or mutation of disease, symptoms, or treatment.metacercariaThe encysted stage of a trematode parasite (flukes) in the tissues of an intermediate host.metachromasiaA characteristic change in the colour of staining carried out in biological tissues, exhibited by certain aniline dyes when they bind to particular substances present in these tissues, called chromotropes.metacinema(film) A mode of filmmaking in which the film informs the audience that they are watching a work of fiction.metacoxaThe coxa of the hind leg of an arthropodmetadataData that describes other data, serving as an informative label.metadramaThe appearance of a play within another play as part of its plot.metafurcaThe furca of the metasternummetagastrula(anatomy, archaic) A gastrula with a cleavage differing from that of the standard type.metahemoglobinemiaA state of cyanosis and other symptoms of exposure to the elementsmetallophobia(rare) A fear of metal, or of touching metallic objects.metamediaThe new relationships between form and content that arise from the development of new media and technologies.metamorphopsiaA visual distortion, associated with macular degeneration, in which a grid of straight lines appears wavy and parts of the grid may appear blank.metanephridiaplural of metanephridiummetaniaprostration as an expression of reverence in a churchmetanoiaA fundamental change of mind.metaphragmaThe hindmost phragma of the thorax in an insectmetaphytaplural of metaphytonmetaplasia(biology) The conversion of one type of tissue into another.metapneumonia(pathology) A disease caused by infection with a metapneumovirus.metasequoiaMetasequoia, the dawn redwood, a fast-growing deciduous conifer native to China.metasoma(entomology) The posterior part of the three-part body-structure of many arthropods, the other two parts being prosoma and mesosoma.metastoma(zoology) A median elevation behind the mouth in the arthropods.metatarsalgia(medicine) Pain in the region of the metatarsals; inflammation of any of the five bones between the heel and the toes.metathesiophobia(rare) The persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of change.metatibiaThe hind part of the arthropod tibiametazoaplural of metazoanmetepa(organic chemistry) A chemosterilant also used in creaseproofing and flameproofing textiles, a methyl derivative of tepa.methaemoglobinaemiaAlternative spelling of methemoglobinemia.methaemoglobinuriaAlternative form of methemoglobinuria.methemoglobinaemiaAlternative spelling of methemoglobinemia.methemoglobinemia(medicine) Presence of excess methemoglobin in the blood; the form of toxic anemia characterized by it.methemoglobinuriaThe occurrence of methemoglobin in the urine.methioninemiaSynonym of hypermethioninemia.methomania(dated) alcoholismmethyldopa(pharmacology) The compound 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, C₁₀H₁₃NO₄, which is used as an antihypertensive agent.methylia(obsolete, organic chemistry) methylaminemethylolureaAlternative form of methylol urea.methylthiourea(organic chemistry) Any methyl derivative of thiourea.meticaA proposed currency of Mozambique in the 1970s, never put into circulation.metopaAlternative form of metope.metra(medicine) The uterus.metralgia(pathology) pain in or near the uterus (womb).metratoniaatonia of the uterus following childbirthmetretaAlternative form of metrete.metriopatheia(philosophy) Moderation of the passions.metrodynia(medicine) Synonym of metralgia.metromaniaA mania for writing poetry, especially doggerel.metropathia(medicine) disease of the uterusmetrophobiaAn aversion to cities.metrorrhagia(pathology) abnormal uterine bleeding at irregular intervals.metta(Buddhism) Lovingkindness or compassion, especially if developed through meditation or mindfulness.metula(biology) The outermost branch of a conidiophore from which flask-shaped phialides radiatemetzitza(Judaism) a procedure performed in Rabbinic Judaism after the Jewish ritual of brit milah (covenent cut) following the two added steps of priya (uncovering) and circumcision (circle-cut) mandated by the Gelmud in 500 CE: in this 3rd extra step a mohel uses his mouth to suck blood from the penis of the male (usually a baby) he just uncovered and circumcised, drawing the blood from the wound where the prepuce (foreskin) was amputated.meykhanaAn Azerbaijani literary tradition involving unaccompanied songs improvised to a beat.mezquita(dated) A Moorish or Spanish mosque.mezuzaAlternative spelling of mezuzah.mezzalunaA crescent-shaped steel blade attached to a wooden handle, used to chop food.mgangaAn African medicine man.mhammaraAlternative form of muhammara.mhowaAlternative form of mahua.mia(classical studies) An ancient bluffing game played with dice.miasmaA noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.miasmataplural of miasmamibunaA leaf vegetable used in Japanese cooking, Brassica rapa nipposinica or Brassica rapa japonicamica(mineralogy) Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.micartaA composite of fabrics (typically linen or paper fabric) using phenolic resins cured under pressure and high temperature to produce laminates.micellaAlternative form of micelle.micheladaA Mexican cocktail made with beer, tomato juice, lime juice, and various assorted sauces and spices.michelia(botany) Any plant of the genus Michelia.micoalgaMisspelling of microalga.micranthaThe tree Citrus micrantha or its fruit.micrencephaliaAlternative form of microencephaly.microadenoma(medicine) A very small adenoma involved in hypersecretionmicroaerophiliaAn environment low in oxygenmicroalbinuriaMisspelling of microalbuminuria.microalbuminemia(pathology) The chronic presence of a small excess of albumin in the bloodmicroalbuminiaMisspelling of microalbuminuria.microalbuminuria(pathology) The chronic presence of a small excess of albumin in the urinemicroalgaAny of many microscopic photosynthetic protists, often living as single cells and floating as plankton.microareaa very small areamicroatheromaA microscopic atheromamicrobacteriaplural of microbacteriummicrobiophobiaA morbid fear of microbes.microbiotaThe microbial community that inhabits a multi-cellular organism, whether the entire organism or a specific body surface.microbreccia(geology) A breccia that contains very small particles of mineralmicrocamera(photography) A very small cameramicrocandelaA unit of luminous intensity, equal to one millionth of a candela.microcannulaA very thin cannulamicrocarcinomaA small carcinoma, typically one of manymicrocardia(medicine) The presence of an unusually small heart.microcephaliamicrocephalymicrochaetaA small bristle found on the bodies of some flies or other insectsmicrocheilia(medicine) Abnormal smallness of the lips.microcheiriaAlternative form of microchiria.microchimera(biology) A microchimeric cellmicrochiria(medicine) Abnormal smallness of the hands.microcinema(countable) A specialist cinema showing films that are unlikely to be screened at more populist venues.microcitoma(medicine) small cell lung cancer (SCLC)microconidiaplural of microconidiummicrocoriaA congenital disease in which the pupils are narrower than 2 millimetres in diameter.microcorneaA congenital defect of the eye in which the cornea is less that about 10 mm in diametermicrocythaemiaAlternative form of microcythemia.microcythemiamicrocytosismicrodactyliaAlternative form of microdactyly.microdata(statistics) Data concerning individuals in a trial, survey etc.microdontiaA condition in which the teeth are, or appear, smaller than normalmicrodrama(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.microfilaraemiaAlternative form of microfilaremia.microfilaremia(pathology) infection of the blood with microfilariaemicrofilaria(biology) The very small larva of a filarial worm.microfilariaemiaAlternative form of microfilaremia.microfilaridemia(pathology) The presence of microfilaria in the bloodmicrofilaridermia(pathology) The presence of microfilaria in the skinmicrofloraMicroscopic life, especially the bacterial colonies found in the gut of normal, healthy animals and humans.microgastria(pathology) congenital malformation of the stomach.microgenia(pathology) The presence of an unusually small or deformed chinmicrogenitalia(medicine) Abnormally small genitalia.microglia(biology) The glial cells of the immune system; they can function as phagocytesmicrogliomaA primary brain lymphoma; an intracranial tumor appearing mostly in patients with severe immunosuppression (typically AIDS).microglobulinuria(pathology) The presence of microglobulins in the urine.microglossiaThe presence of an abnormally small tongue.micrognathiamicrognathismmicrogranulomaA microscopic granulomamicrographiaThe condition of having small handwriting, sometimes a symptom of Parkinson's disease and related conditions.microgyriamicropolygyriamicrohaematuriaAlternative form of microhematuria.microhematuriaThe presence of very small amounts of blood in the urinemicrohepatiaAlternative form of microhepatica.microhepatica(pathology) The presence of an unusually small livermicroinertiaThe inertia of small particles in a flowing mixturemicroinfaunaAny infauna that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.microischemiamicrovascular ischemiamicrolepidopteraRelatively small butterflies and moths; micromoths.micromania(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.micrometazoaplural of micrometazoanmicromyelia(pathology) An abnormal shortening of the spinal cord.micronova(astronomy) A stellar outburst about one millionth the strength of a classical nova.micropapillaA very small papillamicropathiaSynonym of microposthia.micropatria(nonstandard) Micronation.microphakiaAbnormal small size of the lens of the eye.microphiliaA love of trivia or minutiae.microphobiaA morbid fear of microbes.microphthalmia(pathology) The presence of abnormally small eyes.micropia(pathology) micropsiamicroplasmaA gas discharge of small dimensions ranging from micrometers to millimeters, used in various medical and industrial applications.microplicaAny of a series of very small folds on the surface of an epitheliummicropolygyria(pathology) A neuronal migration disorder, a developmental anomaly of the brain characterized by development of numerous small convolutions (microgyri), causing mental retardation.microposthia(medicine, urology) The condition where the foreskin of the penis does not cover the glans.microprolactinoma(medicine) A small (<10 mm diameter) prolactinoma.micropropagandaSmall-scale propaganda.microproteinaemiaAlternative spelling of microproteinemia.microproteinemia(medicine) The chronic presence of microprotein (especially microglobulin) in the blood; a sign of renal damagemicroproteinuriaThe presence of microprotein in the urinemicropsia(pathology) A disorder in which objects appear much smaller than normal, most often the result of a neurological dysfunction.microretrognathia(medicine) The condition of having a hypoplastic and posteriorly displaced mandible.microschemaA very small-scale schemamicroscopiaA form of hallucination where objects appear smaller than they really are.microscotomaA very small scotomamicrosetaA microscopic setamicrosilicamicroparticulate silica (added to some cement)microsoma(obsolete) One of the minute granules embedded in the hyaline plasm of the protoplasm of vegetable cells.microsomiaAbnormal smallness of the body; dwarfism.microspatulaA very small spatulamicrospherophakiaA rare condition where the lens of the eye is abnormally small and spherical.microsporangiaplural of microsporangiummicrosporidiaplural of microsporidiummicrostomia(medicine) The presence of an abnormally small mouth, a clinical feature of many craniofacial syndromes.microtephra(geology, paleontology) Microscopic deposits of tephra.microtesla(metrology) An SI unit of magnetic flux density equal to 10⁻⁶ teslas. Symbol: μTmicrothrombocytopenia(medicine) A reduction in the number and size of platelets.microtiaA congenital deformity where the pinna (external ear) is underdeveloped.microtrauma(medicine) Any small, insignificant injury, but especially one of a series (such as suffered by athletes) that can lead to major injurymicrotrichiaplural of microtrichiummicrotropiamonofixation syndromemicrovia(electronics) A very small via.microzoaplural of microzoonmicrozoaria(obsolete) The infusoria.microzyma(obsolete) Any pleomorphic organism inside any given body.midblastula(biology) A stage, in the development of an embryo, at which zygotic gene transcription is activatedmidpeninsulaIn the middle of a peninsula.midseaA point out at sea, away from the shore.midtibiaThe fourth segment of the midleg of an insect (typically of a mosquito)mierda(Canada, US, neologism, vulgar, in Spanish contexts) shitmighta(colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of might've (“might have”).mihaffa(Middle East, Central Asia and India, chiefly historical) Various forms of covered animal-borne litters, chiefly for female passengers.mikania(botany) Any of the genus Mikania of asteraceous plants.mikvaAlternative form of mikveh.milanesaA thin slice of beef or another meat, dipped into beaten eggs, seasoned with salt and other condiments (like parsley and garlic), dipped in breadcrumbs and shallow-fried in oil, typical of Argentina.milesima(historical) An old Spanish coin worth one thousandth of the escudo.milha(historical) A traditional Portuguese unit of distance, equivalent to about 1481.5, 1851.9, or 2057.6 m depending on the league used.miliaplural of miliummiliariaA rash caused by blocked, malfunctioning, or underdeveloped sweat glands.militariaMilitary or police artifacts.militarianaMilitary items, especially collectibles.militiaSynonym of militsia: the national police force of certain countries (e.g. Belarus).militsiaThe police in the Soviet Union and some related or successor states (e.g., modern Belarus).militsiyaAlternative form of militsia.milla(historical) Spanish mile, a traditional Spanish unit of distance equivalent to about 1.4 km.milleniaplural of milleniummillenniaplural of millenniummillicandelaOne thousandth (10⁻³) of a candela, abbreviated as mcd.millreaAlternative form of milreis.milonga(music) A form of music originating in Argentina, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil.milpa(agriculture, uncountable) A cyclical crop-growing system used throughout Mesoamerica.miltonia(botany) Any orchid of the genus Miltonia.mimodramaThe performance of a dramatic work through mime.mimosaCertain plants of the genus Albizia (silk tree, pink siris).minaAlternative spelling of myna.mineolaAlternative form of minneola.minga(Central Australia, derogatory) A tourist, especially one that comes to climb Uluru.mingkulpaSynonym of pituri.minicameraA miniature camera.minidramaA short drama, such as a brief theatrical or cinematic pieceminimaplural of minimumminiorchestra(rare) A small orchestra.minneolaA cross between a tangerine and a grapefruit.minutiaA minor detail, often of negligible importance.mirabiliaWonderful or extraordinary things; marvels.miracidiaplural of miracidiummirdaha(India, historical) A process server.mirenaAlternative letter-case form of Mirena.mirza(historical) An educated man in India or Iran (Persia); an official, a clerk.misangaA friendship braceletmisanthropiaObsolete form of misanthropy.misbahaA set of Islamic prayer beads.miscellaneaA miscellaneous collection of different things; a miscellany.misericordia(law, obsolete) An amercement.mishpocha(Jewish) An (extended) family or clan.mishpuchaAlternative form of mishpocha.mishpuckaAlternative form of mishpocha.mishugaAlternative form of meshugge.misocaineaA dislike of new ideas.misomania(very rare, psychology) A mania of hatred for everything.misopaediaAlternative spelling of misopedia.misopediaHatred of, or contempt for, children.misophobiaAlternative form of mysophobia.misoplegiaA morbid dislike or hatred of a paralyzed limb in patients with hemiplegiamissa(music) a mass, in the sense of a composition setting several sung parts of the liturgical service (most often chosen from the ordinary parts Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Agnus Dei and/or Sanctus) to music, notably when the text in Latin is used (as long universally prescribed by Rome)mistellaAlternative form of mistelle (alcoholic drink)misua(Philippines) Misua; a very thin variety of salted Chinese noodles made from wheat flour.mithunaA couple who engage in tantric sex.mitmitaAn orange-red spice mixture, usually consisting of chili peppers, cardamom, cloves and salt (and sometimes additional spices), which is used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine.mitochondriaplural of mitochondrionmitraA person who is interested in becoming a Buddhist and elects to join a Buddhist community to learn more.mitsubaAn East Asian herb grown, especially in Japan, for its flavorful leaves, Cryptotaenia japonica.mitsumataPaperbush, any of various species of shrubs in the genus Edgeworthia native to Asia that may be used to make paper.mitta(historical) An old English measure of volume, perhaps equal to two bushels.mitumba(in parts of Africa) Second-hand clothing, especially that provided by aid agencies and subsequently sold.mitzva(Religion, Jewish) A meritorious deed or action.mixoglossia(linguistics) the mixing of several languages in multilingual societiesmixoscopiamixoscopy or voyeurismmiya(obsolete) A Japanese shrine.miyanaAlternative form of meeana.mizithraA Greek unpasteurized cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk.mizunaOne of several tangy green vegetables used in Japanese cuisine, usually Brassica rapa var. nipposinicamkekaThe decorative mat on which ceremonial symbols are laid out during Kwanzaa celebrations.mleccha(derogatory, historical) A person of foreign extraction in ancient India; a foreign barbarian.mlechchha(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of mleccha.mloukhiyaAlternative form of mulukhiyah.mnaAlternative form of mina (unit of weight).mnemophobia(rare) The fear of one's own memories.moa(Internet slang, uncommon) An extremely tall individual.mobulaAny member of the genus Mobula.mocha(countable) A coffee drink with chocolate syrup added, or a serving thereof.mochalkaAlternative form of muchalka.mochila(equestrianism, US, especially Western US) A large leather flap that covers the saddle tree.mochulkaAlternative form of muchalka.mocudramaA television program, movie, or play presented as if it were a docudrama, but that is not factual either because of error or parody.modarabaA form of financial contract in some Muslim countries in which the investor (rab-ul-mal) entrusts money to a financial manager (mudarib) and any profits and losses are shared between them in an agreed manner.modenaA crimson colour.modernistaA modernist, especially a militantly devoted supporter of modernismmodinhaA kind of sentimental love song of Portugal and Brazil.mogigraphiaWriter's cramp.mogilaliaA difficulty in pronouncing certain letters or syllables.mogiphoniaDifficulty in speaking, triggered by the effort of singing or speaking loudly.mogra(chiefly South Asia) Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac, syn. Mogorium sambac).moha(dated) foxtail millet (a kind of millet, Setaria italicamohallaAlternative form of mahalla (“subdivision”).moharraAlternative form of mojarra (“type of fish”).mohatra(historical, law) Of or characterized by an avoidance of laws against usury by a pair of sales between a lender and a borrower (or their agents), where the first purchase is made on credit and an immediate repurchase is made in cash, the difference in prices amounting to the interest of the loan.mohingaA Burmese soup made with rice noodles and fish.mohturfaAlternative form of moturpha.mohuaMohoua ochrocephala, a small insectivorous passerine bird endemic to the South Island of New Zealand.mohwaAlternative form of mahua.mojamaA Mediterranean dish consisting of filleted salt-cured tuna.mojarraAny perciform fish in the family Gerreidae, often used as bait.mokihana(Hawaii) The plant Melicope anisata.mokopuna(New Zealand) In Māori culture, grandchildren, or sometimes children generallymokshaIn Indian philosophy and theology, the final liberation of the soul or consciousness from samsara and the bringing to an end of all the suffering involved in being subject to the cycle of reincarnation.molaA sunfish, Mola mola.molecula(now historical) A molecule; a small particle of something.molimina(biology) The premenstrual time frame, including any symptoms, other than bleeding, that precede menstruation.molkaSecretly installed miniature cameras used to capture voyeuristic images and videos in South Korea.mollaArchaic form of mullah.molluscaMolluscs considered as a group.molohiyaAlternative form of mulukhiyah.molokhiaAlternative form of mulukhiyah.molybdena(mineralogy, obsolete) molybdenitemolysmophobiaA morbid fear of dirt, germs or contamination.momentaplural of momentummomma(US, colloquial) Mother.mommacitaAlternative form of mamacita.momnesia(colloquial, humorous) Forgetfulness in a pregnant woman or mother.momordica(botany) Any plant of the genus Momordica.mompara(South Africa) A fool.momzilla(Canada, US, humorous, informal) A controlling or overinvolved mother.monaCercopithecus mona, a West African monkey.monarda(botany) Any of the genus Monarda of flowering plants, the bergamots or bee balms.moneraplural of moneronmonerula(biology) A germ in that stage of development in which its form is simply a non-nucleated mass of protoplasm.monesia(medicine, dated) A vegetable extract originating from South America, believed to be derived from the bark of the tree Pradosia lactescens, and used as an alterative and astringent.mongraA grade of saffron from Kashmir, containing stigma but no style.moniliaAny fungus of the genus Monilinia.monjitaAny of several birds in the genus Xolmis in the tyrant flycatcher family.monoanaesthesiaAlternative form of monoanesthesia.monoarthralgia(pathology) pain in a single jointmonoblepsiaAlternative form of monoblepsis.monochasiaplural of monochasiummonochoreachorea confined to a single member or part of the bodymonochromasiamonochromacymonocytemia(pathology) Synonym of monocytosis.monocytopeniaThe presence of too few monocytes in the blood.monodrama(theater) A play in the form of a monologuemonologophobiaAn aversion to using the same word twice.monomachia(obsolete) A duel; single combat.monomaniaExcessive interest or concentration on a singular object or subject.monomethylurea(chemistry) A precursor to theobromine, produced from methylamine and urea.monopathophobiaThe fear of a definite disease.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)monopodiaplural of monopodiummonotraumaA single traumatic injurymonstera(botany) Any of the plants of the genus Monstera, known for their holey leaves.montaria(archaic) A kind of rudderless boat used on the Amazon.montbretiaAny plant of the genus Crocosmia (once called Montbretia), especially the garden hybrid Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora.monteraA traditional Iberian hat associated with bullfighters.moochaA loincloth made from animals' tails or strips of skin; part of the traditional dress of Zulu males.moochalkaAlternative form of muchalka.moochulkaAlternative form of muchalka.moola(informal) Money, cash.moonjaAlternative form of munja (“type of grass”).mooraAlternative form of moorah.moorvaSynonym of marool.mootaAlternative form of mootah.moquecaA Brazilian stew from the state of Bahia, based on fish, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and cilantro.mora(Scots law) A delay in bringing a claim.morabba(dated) Alternative form of murabba.moradaa religious meeting hall associated with the Penitente Brotherhood of New MexicomoralphobiaAn irrational fear of doing something that could be perceived by others as wrongmoratoriaplural of moratoriummoraxella(bacteriology) Any of several short rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Moraxella (under family Moraxellaceae) which includes the causative agent (Moraxella lacunata) of catarrhal conjunctivitis; the bacterium inhabits the mucous membranes of mammals and causes infections of the middle ear, respiratory tract, and conjunctiva.morbidezzaSoftness, smoothness; also in a negative sense, weakness, effeminacy.morcha(India) A gathering of like-minded people protesting for a cause.morcillaA Spanish blood sausage, sometimes with rice and onions as ingredients.morena(South Africa, chiefly as a form of address) Someone in authority, a master or leader, especially among Sotho-speakers.moriaExcessive frivolity; an inability to be serious.moribanaA basic structure in ikebana (Japanese flower arranging), where the flowers are arranged in a shallow container.morinda(botany) Any of the genus Morinda of rubiaceous trees and shrubs.moringaAny of several trees, of genus Moringa, that grow in tropical and subtropical India and Africa.moritaA reddish-brown variety of chipotle.morkovchaA spicy carrot-based salad.morna(uncountable, music) A genre of Cape Verdean music and dance.morocota(historical) A twenty-dollar coin of Venezuela.moroheiya(Japan) Alternative form of mulukhiyah.morongaA Central American sausage made from pigs' blood.morphea(medicine) localized sclerodermamorphia(dated) Synonym of morphine.morphinaObsolete form of morphine.morphinomania(dated) morphine addictionmorphiomania(dated) Alternative form of morphinomania.morphoeaAlternative form of morphea.morphomaniamorphine addictionmorphophiliaA paraphilia involving attraction to particular body shapes or sizes.morraA game in which two (or more) players each suddenly display a hand showing zero to five fingers and call out what they think will be the sum of all fingers shown.mortadellaA smooth-textured Italian pork sausage with lumps of fat, flavoured with spices; eaten cold.morula(embryology) A spherical mass of blastomeres that forms following the splitting of a zygote; it becomes the blastulamoshavaAn early Jewish agricultural settlement in pre-Israeli Palestinemosta(colloquial) Contraction of most + of.mostahibaAlternative form of mustaiba.mostardaAn Italian condiment made of candied fruit and a mustard-flavoured syrup.motaAlternative form of mootah.mothafuckaPronunciation spelling of motherfucker.mothafuggaAlternative spelling of motherfucker.mothafukka(nonstandard, slang) Alternative spelling of motherfucker.motherfucka(vulgar) Pronunciation spelling of motherfucker.motherfuggaAlternative spelling of motherfucker.motherfukkaAlternative spelling of motherfucker.motiaJasmine (the flower).motopiaA city designed with automobile routes on top and pedestrian areas underground.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”).motorphobiaFear or dislike of automobiles or riding in one.mototaxistaThe driver of a mototaxi.mottephobiaAn irrational fear of moths or butterflies.motucaA large biting fly of Brazil.moturfaAlternative form of moturpha.moturpha(India, historical) Any of a number of miscellaneous taxes in Madras and Bombay.motza(Australia, slang) A lot of money.mouja(India) Alternative spelling of mouza.moujadaraAlternative spelling of mujaddara.mountzaAlternative form of moutza.mousakaAlternative spelling of moussaka.moussakaA dish consisting of layers of minced lamb or beef, sliced aubergine (eggplant) or potatoes, tomatoes and béchamel sauce, baked in the oven.moustalevriaa Greek dessert made from grape juice, flour, sugar etcmoutzaAn insulting and contemptuous gesture made with the fingers spread and palms thrust forward, traditional in Greece.mouza(Bangladesh, Pakistan, West Bengal) An administrative district in parts of South Asia.mouzouna(historical) A former Moroccan coin of small value.moviemaniaEnthusiasm for or obsession with movies.mowaAlternative form of mahua.mowanaAdansonia digitata, the African baobab tree.mowraAlternative form of mahua.moxaA woolly material obtained from the dried leaves of an Asian species of mugwort, such as Artemisia argyi, as used in moxibustion.moya(obsolete, geology) Flowing mud associated with a volcanic eruption (especially in South America), formed when snow or a lake near a volcano is disrupted, or when rain or steam mixes with soil or ash during an eruption.moyamoya(medicine) A disease in which certain arteries in the brain are constricted.moza(Pakistan) A village or revenue estate.mozettaAlternative spelling of mozzetta.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.mozzetta(Roman Catholicism) A short cape covering the shoulders and buttoned in front, with a hood, which is worn by the pope, cardinals, bishops, and other senior clergy.mrcaAbbreviation of most recent common ancestor.mrendaA species of shrub, Corchorus olitorius, used for fiber and as a food.mridangaAlternative form of mridangam.msasaA tree of Southern Africa, Brachystegia spiciformis.mshoza(South Africa) A female member of the pantsula subculture.mtumbaAlternative form of mitumba.muchacha(US) A Latino woman or girl.muchadaraAlternative form of mujaddara.muchalka(India) A written obligation or bond.muchulkaAlternative form of muchalka.muchwaAlternative form of mashua (“fishing vessel”).muckna(India) A male elephant whose tusks are absent or rudimentary.mucometraA distended uterus containing mucusmucophagiaAlternative form of mucophagy.mucoproteinuria(pathology) The presence of mucoproteins in the urinemucosa(anatomy) Synonym of mucous membrane.mucusuria(pathology) The presence of mucus in the urine.muda(business) A form of waste, or deviation from optimal allocation of resources, that occurs when work is performed that does not add value for the customer.mudaliaAny of several species of freshwater snails, included in the genus Leptoxis.mudanshaAn unranked or beginning practitioner of Japanese martial arts.mudarabaAlternative form of mudarabah.mudardaraSynonym of mujaddara (“dish made of lentils, onions, and rice or bulgur”).mudiriaAlternative form of mudiriyah.mudiriyaAlternative form of mudiriyah.mudra(dance, art) Any of several formal symbolic hand postures used in classical dance of India and in Hindu and Buddhist iconography.muehlenbeckia(botany) Any of the genus Muehlenbeckia of maidenhairs.muffalettaAlternative form of muffuletta.muffelettaAlternative form of muffuletta.muffulettaA type of Sicilian sesame bread.mufuckaAlternative spelling of muhfugga.mugaA type of wild silk found in Assam.muggaEucalyptus sideroxylon, a species of eucalyptus endemic to eastern Australia.mugichaJapanese barley tea made by simmering roasted barley.muguka(Kenya) The leaves of Catha edulis, chewed as a stimulant; khat.mugunghwaThe plant Hibiscus syriacus or its flower; a national symbol of Korea.muhallaAlternative form of mahalla (“subdivision”).muhammaraA Middle Eastern dip made with walnuts, red peppers, and other ingredients.muhfuckaPronunciation spelling of muhfugga.muhfugga(African-American Vernacular, slang, derogatory) Motherfucker.muhurta(Hinduism) A unit of time measurement in the Hindu calendar, approximately 48 minutes.muirapirangaThe hard wood of the Brazilian tree Brosimum rubescens.mujadaraAlternative spelling of mujaddara.mujaddaraA traditional Middle Eastern dish of lentils cooked with rice or bulgurmujahida(Islam) A female mujahid.mujina(Japanese mythology) A badger. In some regions the term refers instead to the Japanese raccoon dog. In Japanese folklore, like the fox and the tanuki, they are frequently depicted as a yokai that shapeshifts and deceives humans.mujraA form of exotic dance in India, traditionally performed by courtesans under the Mughal Empire as well as in modern forms.mukaPrepared fibre of harakeke, used in traditional Maori weaving.mukata(India, historical) A kind of tithe, consisting of the proprietorship of one seventh of all the produce of a parish or district.mukataaA headquarters or administrative center in Arabic countries.mukhiya(India) A village chief or leader of a panchayat in parts of India and Nepal.muknaAlternative form of muckna.muktzaAlternative form of muktzeh.mukula(Zambia, Malawi) Transvaal teak, the timber tree Pterocarpus angolensis, or its substitute of comparable properties Pterocarpus tinctorius syn. Pterocarpus chrysothrixmukwaRhodesia and Zimbabwe form of mukula.mulaAlternative spelling of moola.mulada(US, dated) A drove of mules.mulattaA female mulatto.muleta(bullfighting) A red flag used by bullfighters.mulga(Australia) Any of a number of small acacia trees, especially Acacia aneura, forming dense scrub in dry inland areas of Australia.mulgaraA marsupial carnivore of the genus Dasycercus, closely related to the Tasmanian devil and the quolls.muliebria(medicine, archaic) The female genitals.mulitaDasypus hybridus, the southern long-nosed armadillo.mullaArchaic form of mullah.multialgebra(mathematics) An algebra composed of a set and a family of multioperations on that setmultiantennaThat employs multiple antennasmultiareaOf or pertaining to more than one area.multicameraInvolving or relating to more than one camera.multichimera(genetics) A chimera containing genetically distinct cells originating from three or more zygotes.multicriteriaInvolving multiple criteriamultidataConsisting of several items or types of data.multifloraThe hardy rose Rosa multifloramultiformulaOf or relating to more than one formula.multigamma(physics) Involving multiple gamma rays, or gamma rays of several different energiesmultigravidaA pregnant woman who has had at least two previous pregnancies.multimediaThe combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.multiparaA woman who has given birth to more than one child.multiquanta(physics) Involving multiple quantamultischema(databases) Of or pertaining to more than one (database) schema.multispectramultispectralmultitaxaSynonym of multitaxon.multitraumaRelating to multiple traumas, as for example thoracic, abdominal, and extremity trauma all resulting from the same traumatic event.multivibrissaAn array of multiple vibrissaemultivulva(biology) A phenotype of nematode characterised by multiple vulvasmultizeta(mathematics) Involving multiple zeta valuesmulukhiyaAlternative form of mulukhiyah.mulukhiyyaAlternative form of mulukhiyah.mummaAlternative form of mama: mother.mummia(historical) A medicinal preparation of mummified human flesh; mummy.mummiyaA type of bitumen used in mummification.mundania(fandom slang) The world outside fandom; the normal, unfannish life.munga(Australia, New Zealand, slang, dated) FoodmungubaThe tree Bombax munguba.muniaAny of certain estrildid finches of the genera Lonchura (most instances) and Amandava (two species).munjaThe Indian grass Tripidium bengalense.muntraArchaic spelling of mantra.muqtaA provincial governor in early Muslim ruled India or Bengal.muraNonuniformity in the luminance of a display device.murabaAlternative form of murabba.murabaha(Islamic finance) A financing arrangement where a bank or other party buys an item and sells it on at an agreed price including profit, typically in instalments.murabbaA kind of sweet fruit preserve.muraqabaAlternative form of muraqabah.muratina(Africa) The sausage tree (Kigelia africana)murderabiliaItems associated with a murderer, regarded as collectibles.murenda(Kenya) mulukhiyahmurgaA stress position used as corporal punishment in parts of South Asia. The punished person has to squat and loop the arms behind the knees to grip the ears.murghaAlternative form of murga.murhaA stool made of woven cane, used in northeast India.murra(historical) An ornamental stone for vases, etc. described by Pliny, most probably fluorspar; it was first brought to Rome by Pompey, 61 B.C.murrhaAlternative form of murra (“ornamental stone”).murtillaA Chilean form of myrtle (Ugni molinae)murungaTerminalia ferdinandiana, a tree native to Australia with a yellowish-green fruit.murvaSynonym of marool.murza(historical) One of the hereditary nobility among the Tatars, up to the 19th century, especially one of the second class.musalla(Islam) A place for praying (e.g. outside a mosque); a praying room.muscaEllipsis of musca volitans.musculoplegiamuscular paralysismushairaA poetic symposium in North India and Pakistan at which poets gather to perform their works, traditionally ghazals.musicomaniaA form of monomania involving an unnatural obsession with musicmusicophiliaA great love of music.musicophobiaAversion to music.muslinoma(surgery) Muslin-induced foreign-body granuloma, as an inadvertent complication of surgery.musomaniaAn obsession with music.musophobiaThe fear of mice (and rats).mussallaObsolete form of masala (“Indian spice mixture”).mussoolaAlternative form of masula.mussuranaAny of several snakes, mostly in the genus Clelia.musta(colloquial) Contraction of must + have.mustafina(archaic) The offspring of a mustee and a white person.mustaibaA close-grained, heavy wood from Brazil, used in turning, for making the handles of tools, etc.mustelaAny of the carnivorous mammals of the genus Mustela.mustnaAlternative form of mustnae.musuranaAlternative form of mussurana.muta(US, slang) Alternative form of mootah (“marijuana”).mutandaplural of mutandummutawaA member of the religious police in Saudi Arabia.mutawwaAlternative spelling of mutawa.mutha(Geordie, African-American Vernacular) Pronunciation spelling of mother.muthafucka(vulgar, offensive, African-American Vernacular) motherfuckermuttawaAlternative form of mutawa.muzuna(historical) A monetary unit of Algeria, worth one 24th of a budju.mwaAlternative spelling of mwah.myamillion years ago: megayears ago.myalgia(medicine, pathology) Muscular pain or tenderness.myasthenia(medicine) Abnormal weakness of the muscles; but especially myasthenia gravis.myceliaplural of myceliummycetoma(medicine) Chronic subcutaneous inflammation caused by infection with certain bacteria or fungi.mycobacteraemia(medicine) Alternative form of mycobacteremia.mycobacteremia(pathology) The presence of mycobacteria in the bloodmycobacteriaplural of mycobacteriummycobiota(biology) All of the fungi present in a particular geographic region or habitat typemycoderma(obsolete, biology, medicine, countable, uncountable) Mucous membrane (mucosa).mycofloraFungi collectively, especially those of a particular regionmycophiliaThe love of mushrooms.mycophobiaThe fear of mushrooms or fungi.mycoplasmaAny infectious bacterium of the genus Mycoplasma, often specifically Mycoplasma pneumoniaemycorhizaAlternative form of mycorrhiza.mycorrhiza(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.myelasthenia(medicine) spinal exhaustionmyelencephalaplural of myelencephalonmyelinophagia(pathology) Destruction of myelin (as if eaten away).myelocytomaA tumour, typically of fowl, composed of myelocytesmyelodysplasia(pathology) Any of various conditions characterized by the faulty or inadequate production of bone marrow or blood cells.myeloleukemia(pathology) myeloid leukemia (having abnormal cell derived from myelopoietic tissue)myelolipomaA benign tumor-like lesion composed of mature adipose tissue and haematopoietic elements.myeloma(pathology, oncology) A malignant tumour arising from cells of the bone marrow, specifically plasma cells.myelomalacia(medicine) The softening of the spinal cord.myelomataplural of myelomamyeloplegiaspinal paralysismynaOne of the South and East Asian birds of the starling family Sturnidae.myoblastomaA blastoma associated with muscle fibersmyocardiaplural of myocardiummyocloniaAny medical condition characterized by myoclonus.myocomma(anatomy) A myotomemyodesopsiaThe perception of floaters in the vitreous humour.myodynamiaMuscular strength.myodystonia(pathology) Any general disorder of muscular tonemyoepithelioma(pathology) A benign tumour composed of myoepithelial cellsmyofascia(anatomy) The stiff covering of muscles and bonesmyofibroblastomaA fibroblastoma associated with muscle tissuemyofibromaA fibroma in muscle tissuemyofibrosarcoma(medicine) A malignant tumour of myofibroblasts.myogaA Japanese type of ginger, Zingiber mioga, of which only the shoots and flower buds are used in cooking.myogliaA network of muscle fibresmyoglobinemia(hematology, pathology) Presence of myoglobin in the blood or (usually, more specifically) excessive myoglobin in the blood, as occurs in rhabdomyolysis or various other conditions.myoglobinuriaThe presence of more than trace amounts of myoglobin in the urine, usually associated with rhabdomyolysis or muscle destruction.myoglobulinuriaThe presence of myoglobulin in the urinemyokymia(medicine) An involuntary spontaneous quivering of part of a muscle, insufficient to move a joint.myolemma(anatomy, archaic) sarcolemmamyolipomaAlternative form of myelolipoma.myoma(pathology) A tumor composed of muscle tissue, usually benign and commonly occurring in the uterus and the esophagus.myomataplural of myomamyometriaplural of myometriummyopathiaArchaic form of myopathy.myopericytomaA tumor characterized by the abnormal growth of myopericytes.myopexiaAlternative form of myopexy.myopia(figurative) A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.myorhythmiarhythmic movement of muscle tissuemyosarcomaA malignant muscle tumor.myotoniaA symptom of several muscular disorders characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation.myotrauma(pathology) trauma to muscle tissuemyrica(botany) Any of the genus Myrica of shrubs and trees.myringa(anatomy) Synonym of eardrum.myriorama(figurative) A shifting collection of ideas, locations, descriptions, or experiences.myristica(botany) Any member of the genus Myristica of nutmegs.myrmecophobiaThe fear of ants.myrrha(medicine, archaic) myrrhmysophiliaA sexual dependency on something soiled or filthy, usually a kind of undergarment after use.mysophobiaAn abnormal fear of uncleanliness, dirt, or contamination.mysterama(film) mystery-dramamysteriaplural of mysteriummythomaniaA compulsion to tell lies and exaggerate the truth.mythopoeiaCreation of any myth.myxamebaAlternative form of myxamoeba.myxamoebaA cell, having characteristics similar to a simple amoeba, that is produced by a spore of some slime molds etc.myxastheniaA reduced secretion of mucusmyxedema(pathology) A form of cutaneous and dermal edema that is secondary to increased deposition of connective tissue components in subcutaneous tissue.myxobacteriaplural of myxobacteriummyxochondroepithelioma(anatomy) A benign tumor of the salivary gland, composed of three kinds of cells: epithelial cells, chondrocytes and stroma cells.myxochondromaAn unusual benign tumor of cartilaginous skeletal tissues (bones, ligaments, and tendons) that is a type of chondroma with myxoid (mucoid) degeneration of chondrocytes.myxoedemaAlternative spelling of myxedema.myxofibroma(pathology) A neoplasm of the jawsmyxofibrosarcomaA kind of malignant histiocytoma that is often myxoid and fibrous.myxomaA tumor consisting of primitive connective tissue and mucous elements.myxorrheaExcessive secretion of mucusmyxosarcomaA rare malignant tumor of the heart.myxozoaplural of myxozoanmyzaAny of the tropical birds in the genus Myza, found in Sulawesi, Indonesia.myzomelaAny bird in genus Myzomela.