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Multiple gestation
Multiple gestation The term to used to describe more than one fetus in the womb, as in the case of twins, triplets, or other higher order multiples. With the use of fertility drugs, multiples have become more common.
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Fetus
The stage of human development from 10 weeks' gestation until birth.
Womb
In female mammals, the organ in which the young live and grow before birth.
Fertility
The ability to have children.
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Multicentre trial
A clinical trial conducted according to a single protocol but at more than one site, and therefore, carried out by more than one investigator.
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A rare disorder which may be mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis due to the presence of nodules and an erosive arthritis.
Multidisciplinary
Several branches of medicine, science, or other professions working together toward common goals.
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Multihance multipack
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Multiphilia
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Multiplexed paraphilia
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Magnocellular layer
2 deep layers of the Lateral Geniculate Nucleus. Large neurons, termination sight of parasol ganglion cells.
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Medium wavelength sensitive cones (green). Are most sensitive to a wavelength of approximately 531nm. (See also L Cones and S Cones).
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Pathway that begins with the parasol (magno) ganglion cells in the retina and terminates within the magnocellular layer of the LGN. Has a high contrast gain than Parvocellular
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Black pigment in the pigment epithelium cells that absorbs light not captured by the retina preventing it from being reflected off the back of the eye.
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