| monophyletic theory | In haematology, the theory that all the blood cells are derived from one common stem cell or histioblast. Synonym: monophyletic theory. Origin: mono-+ G. Phyle, tribe (05 Mar 2000) |
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| monophyletism | In haematology, the theory that all the blood cells are derived from one common stem cell or histioblast. Synonym: monophyletic theory. Origin: mono-+ G. Phyle, tribe (05 Mar 2000) |
| monophyllous | <botany> One-leaved; composed of a single leaf; as, a monophyllous involucre or calyx. Origin: Gr.; alone + leaf: cf. F. Monophylle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monophyodont | <anatomy> Having but one set of teeth; opposed to diphyodont. Origin: Gr. Single (alone + to produce) +, a tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monoplasmatic | Formed of but one tissue. Origin: mono-+ G. Plasma, thing formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| monoplast | <biology> A monoplastic element. Origin: Mono- + -plast. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monoplastic | <biology> That has one form, or retains its primary form, as, a monoplastic element. Origin: Mono- + -plastic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monoplegia | <medicine> Paralysis affecting a single limb. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Single + a stroke. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monoploid | Synonym: haploid. Origin: mono-+ G. Ploides, in form (05 Mar 2000) |
| monopneumona | <zoology> A suborder of Dipnoi, including the Ceratodus. Alternative forms: monopneumonia. Origin: NL. See Mono-, and Pneumonia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monopode | 1. One of a fabulous tribe or race of Ethiopians having but one leg and foot. 2. <botany> A monopodium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monopodia | Malformation in which only one foot is externally recognizable. Origin: mono-+ G. Pous, foot (05 Mar 2000) |
| monopodial | <cell biology> Adjective describing an amoeba that has only one pseudopod (as opposed to polypodial forms). (18 Nov 1997) |
| monopodium | Origin: L. See Monopody. <botany> A single and continuous vegetable axis; opposed to sympodium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monopolar cautery | Electrocautery by high frequency electrical current passed from a single electrode, where the cauterization occurs, the patient's body serving as a ground. (05 Mar 2000) |