| mature neutrophil | A fully matured neutrophil that has at least 2 (and as many as 5) distinct lobes in the nucleus and manifests active ameboid motion. Synonym: mature neutrophil. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| mature ovarian follicle | A follicle ready for ovulation; in the human ovary its antrum attains a diameter of 6 to 8 mm and presents a surface bulge; a first maturation (meiotic) division of the ovum usually occurs just prior to the rupture of the follicle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| maturing | Approaching maturity; as, maturing fruits; maturing notes of hand. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| maturity | A state of full development or completed growth. (05 Mar 2000) |
| maturity onset diabetes of youth | A relatively mild, non-insulin requiring form of diabetes mellitus beginning at a younger age than usual. (05 Mar 2000) |
| maturity-onset diabetes | Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| matutinal epilepsy | A form of epilepsy which occurs on awakening. (05 Mar 2000) |
| matweed | <botany> A name of several maritime grasses, as the sea sand-reed (Ammophila arundinacea) which is used in Holland to bind the sand of the seacoast dikes (see Beach grass, under Beach); also, the Lygeum Spartum, a Mediterranean grass of similar habit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| maty | A native house servant in India. Origin: Etymology uncertain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |