Glossary M
Glossary M
MSBP stands for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, which is a specific subtype of Munchausen Syndrome, a factitious disorder characterized by the fabrication or induction of illness in another person, typically a child or person under the care of the perpetrator. It is a rare but serious condition where a person, usually a parent or caretaker, deliberately produces or causes symptoms of illness in another person, often a child, in order to gain attention or sympathy from others.
MSE is the abbreviations of Mental status exam/Mental status examination which refers to the initial evaluation of a client by a practitioner to determine the client’s overall mental condition, including orientation to person, place, time; insight and judgment; mental and emotional state ; a relatively coarse preliminary test of a client’s judgment, orientation to time and place, and emotional and mental state; typically conducted during an initial interview.
MSLT is the abbreviations of Sleep Latency Test which is a standardized procedure used to measure daytime sleepiness. During the test, the patient is asked to stay awake for
Mucus plug is defined as a collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus.