| morgan | In genetics, a unit of linkage equal to one hundred map units. (14 Nov 1997) |
|---|---|
| Morgan's bacillus | Type (and only) species of the genus Morganella. Synonym: Morgan's bacillus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Morgan's fold | A crease or fold beneath the margin of the lower lid of both eyes, present from birth (or shortly thereafter) in patients with atopic dermatitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Morgan, Harry de | <person> British physician, 1863-1931. See: Morgan's bacillus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| morganatic | Pertaining to, in the manner of, or designating, a kind of marriage, called also left-handed marriage, between a man of superior rank and a woman of inferior, in which it is stipulated that neither the latter nor her children shall enjoy the rank or inherit the possessions of her husband. Morganat"ically. Origin: LL. Matrimonium ad morganaticam, fr. Morganatica a morning gift, a kind of dowry paid on the morning before or after the marriage, fr. OHG. Morgan morning, in morgangeba morning gift, G. Morgengabe. See Morn. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Morganella | A genus of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, chemoorganotrophic, straight rods that are motile by peritrichous flagella. Found in faeces of human beings, other animals, and reptiles. Can cause opportunistic infections of the blood, respiratory tract, wounds, and urinary tract. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Morganella morganii | Type (and only) species of the genus Morganella. Synonym: Morgan's bacillus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| De Morgan, Campbell | <person> English physician, 1811-1876. See: De Morgan's spots. (05 Mar 2000) |
|---|---|
| De Morgan's spots | <tumour> A red papule due to weakening of the capillary wall, seen mostly in persons over 30 years of age. Synonym: cherry angioma, De Morgan's spots, ruby spots. (05 Mar 2000) |