Dictionary

mono 1 Abbreviation for infectious mononucleosis. See mononucleosis. 2 Prefix meaning one or single, as in monochromatic (one color) and monoclonal (derived from a single cell).

monilia A yeast-like fungus that is now known as Candida. See also Candida albicans; candidiasis.

mongolism See Down syndrome.

molecules, recombinant DNA A combination of DNA molecules of different origin that are joined by using recombinant DNA technology.

molecule The smallest unit of a substance that can exist alone and retain the character of that substance.

mole, hydatidiform See hydatidiform mole.

mole 1 A pigmented spot on the skin. A type of nevus. 2 A mass within the uterus that is formed by partly developed products of conception.

mold One of a large group of fungi that can proliferate on food or in moist areas. Household mold is a common trigger for allergies.

molar pregnancy See hydatidiform mole.

molar 1 One of the large teeth at the back of the mouth. The molars are well adapted to grinding. 2 Relating to or associated with a mass within the uterus that is formed by degeneration of partly developed products of conception.

Mohs surgery A type of surgery that is used for the treatment of skin cancer, especially basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. Mohs surgery is designed to remove all the cancerous tissue while removing as little of the healthy tissue as possible. This type of surgery is especially helpful when the physician…

MND Motor neuron disease.