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Deutsch: Manierismen / Español: Manierismos / Português: Maneirismos / Français: Maniérismes / Italiano: Manierismi

Mannerisms in the psychology context refer to distinctive and habitual behaviours, gestures, or ways of speaking that are characteristic of an individual. These behaviours are often subtle and unconscious, reflecting personal traits, emotions, or mental states. While mannerisms can be harmless and simply part of a person's unique expression, in certain cases, they can indicate underlying psychological conditions or developmental disorders.

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Manslaughter is defined as a criminal homicide without malice, committed intentionally after provocation (voluntary manslaughter) or recklessly (involuntary manslaughter ). Moreover, Manslaughter refers to the killing of a person not surmounting to criminal murder

Manual Dexterity refers to the movement skills which involves the ability to use both hands, for example - learning to dress, eat with utensils, tie shoelaces.

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Manual English is defined as the manual version of English, as in fingerspelling the letters of the English alphabet. Please see also American Sign Language.

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Deutsch: Manueller Sex / Español: Sexo Manual / Português: Sexo Manual / Français: Sexe Manuel / Italiano: Sesso Manuale /

Manual sex is defined as the physical caressing of the genitals during solo or partner masturbation.

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Manualized treatment is defined as psychotherapeutic treatment that is presented and described in a standardized, manual format, that is outlining the rationals, goals, and techniques that correspond to each phase of the treatment

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Deutsch: Hersteller / Español: Fabricante / Português: Fabricante / Français: Fabricant / Italiano: Produttore

In the psychology context, a manufacturer refers metaphorically to the originator or creator of ideas, behaviours, or systems. This term is used symbolically to explore how psychological constructs, habits, or societal norms are "produced" by individuals, organisations, or cultural frameworks. It highlights the role of underlying processes or influences that shape outcomes in human thought and behaviour.

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MAO inhibitors are drugs used to treat depressions that inhibit the activity of the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which degrades the neurotransmitters of norepinephrine and serotonin