Words Starting With "M"

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Megace

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Megace is a brand name for megestrol, a synthetic steroidal medication that is used to stimulate appetite and promote weight gain. Specifically, it is commonly used to treat patients who have lost weight due to chronic illnesses, such as AIDS or cancer, or those who are suffering from malnutrition. Megace can increase the appetite of patients and help them consume more calories, which can aid in weight gain and recovery.

Megacephalic

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Megacephalic refers to having an abnormally large head in proportion to the rest of the body, typically occurring in animals such as elephants, rhinos, and hippopotamuses. In human anatomy, megacephaly is a rare congenital condition characterized by an unusually large head size, often due to abnormal brain growth or development.

Megacephalous

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Megacephalous refers to something that has an unusually large head or a head that is disproportionately large compared to the rest of the body. The term is often used figuratively to describe something that is perceived to have a greater mental or intellectual capacity than usual.

Megacephaly

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Megacephaly is a rare neurological disorder characterized by an abnormally large brain size, often accompanied by an enlarged head. The term comes from the Greek words "mega" meaning large, and "cephaly" meaning head or brain.

Megaceros

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Megaceros is a genus of trilobites, a type of extinct arthropod that lived during the Cambrian Period, approximately 500-450 million years ago. The name "Megaceros" comes from the Greek words "mega" meaning "large" and "keras" meaning "horn", likely referring to the large size and horn-like projections on the creatures' bodies.

Megachile

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Megachile is a genus of bees commonly known as mason bees or orchid bees. These bees are known for their distinctive habit of using mud to construct their nests, which they shape and seal with the mud to protect their eggs and larvae.

Megachilidae

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Megachilidae, also known as mason bees, are a family of bees that are known for their unique behavior of creating nests from plant material and other substance. Members of this family are often referred to as "leafcutter bees" because they use plant material to build and repair their nests. They are common pollinators and are often used in apiculture and permaculture practices due to their efficiency and effectiveness.

Megachiroptera

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Megachiroptera is a suborder of mammals that belongs to the order Chiroptera (bats). It includes the largest and most primitive bats, characterized by their large size, long snouts, and skin without hair or scales.

Megachiropterans

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Megachiropterans are a suborder of bats, often referred to as flying foxes or fruit bats. They are characterized by their large size, long snouts, and ability to fly long distances.

Megacities

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A megacity is a very large city with a population of over 10 million people. Megacities are typically urban areas that have grown rapidly and have a significant impact on the economy, culture, and environment of a region or even a country. Examples of megacities include Tokyo, New York City, London, and Mexico City. Megacities often face unique challenges such as traffic congestion, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure, but they also offer opportunities for economic growth, cultural diversity, and innovation.

Megacity

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A megacity is a large city with a population of over 10 million people. Megacities are often characterized by rapid urbanization, economic growth, and density, and can be found in countries all over the world, particularly in Asia and Latin America. Some examples of megacities include Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; Hong Kong; Paris, France; and São Paulo, Brazil. Megacities are often hubs of economic, cultural, and educational activity, and play a significant role in shaping the global economy and culture.

Megaclite

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A rare and interesting word!<br><br>"Megaclite" is a noun that refers to a type of asteroid, specifically a small, dark body that orbits the Sun beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is a subcategory of a larger group of objects known as trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs).

Megacolon

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Megacolon is a rare and serious medical condition where the colon becomes abnormally enlarged, typically due to an neurological disorder or a congenital defect. In a normal individual, the colon can stretch to accommodate stool, but in a person with a megacolon, the colon becomes significantly dilated and may cause severe constipation, abdominal pain, and potentially life-threatening complications.

Megacoulomb

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The megacoulomb (MC) is a unit of electrical charge, defined as one million coulombs. It is a very large unit, often used in electrical engineering and physics to measure the amount of electric charge, such as the charge of a capacitor or the charge of a particle accelerator. One megacoulomb is equal to 1,000,000 coulombs.

Megadermatidae

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Megadermatidae is a family of bats, commonly known as false vampire bats. They are medium to large-sized bats characterized by their distinctive large eyes and ears, and are found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

Megadoses

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Megadoses refers to very large or excessive doses of a medication, nutrient, or supplement. It is often used to describe a dose that is significantly higher than the recommended or normal dose, and may be used to describe a therapeutic approach or treatment plan that involves administering large amounts of a substance to achieve a specific effect.

Megadrilacea

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Megadrilacea is a scientific name that refers to a suborder of Earthworms. Specifically, it is a group of large earthworms that belong to the phylum Annelida and the class Oligochaeta. Members of the Megadrilacea suborder are typically characterized by their large size, long bodies, and burrowing behavior. They play an important ecological role in soil formation and decomposition.

Megadyptes

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Megadyptes is a genus of flightless penguins that is commonly found in the Pacific Islands. The most well-known species within this genus is the Yellow-Eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes), which is endemic to New Zealand and surrounding islands.

Megaera

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Megaera is a noun that refers to one of the three Erinyes (Furies) in Greek mythology, specifically the goddess of revenge and vengeance, often depicted as a bloodthirsty and fierce figure.

Megafarad

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A megafarad (Mf) is a unit of electrical capacitance, equivalent to one million farads. It is a measure of a device's ability to store electrical energy. For example, a capacitor might have a capacitance of 5,000 microfarads (μF) or 5 millifarads (mF), which is equivalent to 0.005 megafarads.

Megafauna

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Megafauna refers to large animals that have died out or gone extinct. This term typically applies to species that were much larger than their modern counterparts and lived during the Pleistocene epoch, which was roughly 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago. Examples of megafauna include mammoths, mastodons, giant ground sloths, and saber-toothed cats.

Megahertz

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Megahertz is a unit of frequency, equal to one million (1,000,000) hertz. It is commonly used to measure the frequency of radio waves, and is often used as a standard unit of measurement for the frequency of electronic signals. For example, a radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 100.5 megahertz, which means it is transmitting signals at a rate of 100,500,000 cycles per second.

Megajoule

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A megajoule (MJ) is a unit of energy, equal to one million joules (J). It is often used to measure the energy released or absorbed in certain events, such as nuclear explosions or high-speed impacts. In comparison, a typical lightbulb uses about 1 watt of power, which is equivalent to 1 joule per second. So, a megajoule is a very large amount of energy, equivalent to the energy released by a 1-tonne truck falling from a height of about 100 meters.

Megajoules

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The term "megajoules" refers to a unit of energy, specifically a large quantity of energy equal to one million joules (1,000,000 joules). It is often used in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and engineering to express the energy released or absorbed in a specific process, like in thermal, mechanical, or nuclear reactions. The prefix "mega" originates from the Greek word "megás," meaning "great" or "large," indicating the significant magnitude of this energy unit.

Megakaryoblast

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A megakaryoblast is a type of cell that is involved in the development of platelets. It is a large, immature cell that is found in the bone marrow and is a precursor to megakaryocytes, which are cells that produce platelets. Megakaryoblasts are important for the production of platelets, which are necessary for blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding. However, certain conditions, such as megakaryoblastic leukemia, can cause an increase in megakaryoblasts, leading to an over-production of platelets and potentially resulting in blood clots.

Megakaryocyte

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A megakaryocyte is a large bone marrow cell that produces platelets, which are blood cells that help the blood to clot. Megakaryocytes are responsible for releasing platelets into the bloodstream, where they play a crucial role in stopping bleeding in the event of an injury. Megakaryocytes are characterized by their large size and irregular shape, and they are often found in the bone marrow.

Megakaryocytes

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Megakaryocytes are a type of cell found in the bone marrow that produce platelets, which are essential for blood clotting and stopping bleeding. Megakaryocytes are large cells that are multi-nucleated and anchor themselves to the bone marrow stroma, where they differentiate and mature into platelets through a process called platelet production.

Megakaryocytic

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Megakaryocytic refers to cells that are involved in the production of platelets in the bone marrow. Megakaryocytes are specialized cells that develop into platelet-producing cells through a process called platelet production or thrombopoiesis.

Megalesia

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Megalesia was an ancient Roman festival held in honor of Cybele, the Phrygian goddess of fertility, motherhood, and Mounting Cybele. It was celebrated on April 4th and lasted for nine days. The festival featured processions, sacrifices, and other rituals to honor Cybele and to ensure fertility for the coming year.

Megalesian

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Megalethoscope

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A megalethoscope is a type of optical device used to project images or movies, similar to a kinetoscope or zoetrope. It was invented in the late 19th century and features a large, cylindrical tube that displays a series of images in rapid succession, creating the illusion of movement. The term "megalethoscope" comes from the Greek words "megas," meaning large, and "lethoscope," meaning image or picture.

Megalith

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A megalith is a large stone, often used in prehistoric architecture, such as in the construction of monuments, tombs, and temples. The term typically refers to a stone that is much larger than a man-made structure, often weighing many tons. Megaliths are often used to describe ancient structures, such as dolmens, causeways, and menhirs, found in various parts of the world, particularly in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Megalithic

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Megalithic refers to something that is massive or gigantic in size or scale, often used to describe ancient monuments or structures built from large stones, such as Stonehenge or the Pyramids.

Megaliths

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Megaliths are large stones or rocks that have been used in ancient structures or monuments, such as tombs, temples, and fences. The word "megalith" comes from the Greek words "megas", meaning great or large, and "lithos", meaning stone. Megaliths are often found in prehistoric cultures, and they often have ritual or symbolic significance. Examples of megalithic structures include Stonehenge in England, Carnac stones in France, and the Taüll dolmen in Spain.

Megalobatrachus

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Megalobatrachus is a genus of extinct frogs that lived during the Eocene and Oligocene epochs, around 35-30 million years ago. The name "Megalobatrachus" comes from the Greek words "megas" meaning large and "batarachos" meaning frog. The genus is known for its large size, with some species reaching lengths of up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) and weighing up to 90 kilograms (198 pounds).

Megaloblast

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Megaloblast refers to a large or abnormal red blood cell, typically caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12 or Polic acid. Megaloblastic anemia is a condition in which the bone marrow produces large, immature red blood cells, leading to anemia and other symptoms.