Related Words

Somatic Cell Gene Therapy: Incorporating new genetic material into cells for therapeutic purposes. The new genetic material cannot be passed to offspring.

Monticello: V. hybrid cultivar derived from a complex (Fredonia x Niagara) x (Fredonia x Athens) parentage cross. Released in 1973, this productive, disease resistant variety resembles Steuben. Normally . . . View Full Definition

Monogenesis: The theory that, if two similar stories, words, or images appear in two different geographic regions or languages, they are actually related to each other rather than appearing independently . . . View Full Definition

Molecular Genetics: The study of macromolecules important in biological inheritance.

Motosacoche Accacias Geneva (MAG): Swiss motorcycle engine makers in the first half of the 20th century. The company also produced complete Motosacoche bikes and their engines were used by other European motorcycle manufacturers.

Movement Therapy: A variety of techniques that utilize movement reeducation and proper body mechanics in combination with massage or soft-tissue manipulation. After observing the client, the therapist will de . . . View Full Definition

Myopathic Muscular Therapy: Myopathy is a system of muscular manipulation designed to accomplish relaxation in muscles in which there is progressive and residual tension from physical strain, nervous strain, sports inj . . . View Full Definition

Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy: Based on the discoveries of Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons in which they found the causal relationship between chronic pain and its source, myofascial trigger point therapy is used to r . . . View Full Definition

Multicellular: Organisms composed of multiple cells and exhibiting some division of labor and specialization of cell structure and function.

Multicell Storm: A thunderstorm made up of two or more single-cell storms.