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Cell Body: In a neuron, the part that contains the nucleus and most of the cytoplasm and the organelles.

Microspore Mother Cell: Cells in the microsporangium that undergo meiosis to produce microspores. In flowering plants the microspore is known as the pollen grain, and contains a three-celled male.

Mind-Body Conditioning: The Pilates Method stresses the blend of Western and Eastern approaches to well-being. The Western approach is dynamic, with the emphasis on motion, muscle tone, and strength. The Eastern ap . . . View Full Definition

Miscellaneous Current Assets: An account for current assets that do not fall into the following categories: cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, other receivables, inventory, and prepaid expenses.

Miscellaneous Current Liabilities: An account for current liabilities that do not fall into any of the categories already defined. Examples of predefined categories are accounts payable, accrued expenses, and short-term notes . . . View Full Definition

Microcell: A cell having a very small coverage area, which could be as small as one floor of an office building, one part of an airline terminal, or one corner of a busy intersection. These cells are t . . . View Full Definition

Mast Cells: Cells that synthesize and release histamine, as during an allergic response; found most often in connective tissue surrounding blood vessels.

Megaspore Mother Cell: Cells that undergo meiosis to produce megaspores.

Micelles: Structures formed when bile salts surround digested fats in order to enable the water-insoluble fats to be absorbed by the epithelial cells lining the small intestine.

Miscellaneous Expenses: An account for operating expenses that do not fall into any of the predefined categories such as salaries, utilities, advertising, and depreciation.