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Mechanism

Mechanism is an assumption that thoughts play no role in guiding behavior ; the belief that the behavior of organisms, including humans, can be explained entirely in terms of mechanical laws.

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Mechanistic model

Mechanistic model refers to the view of children as passive entities whose developmental paths are primarily determined by external/environmental influences

Mechanoreceptor

Mechanoreceptor refers to receptor that responds to mechanical stimulation of the skin, such as pressure, stretching, or vibration.

Media

Media is defined as all forms of public communication, such as television, radio, etc.

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Media fetish

Media fetish refers to a fetish whose object is anything made of a particular substance, like leather.

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Medial

Medial means located toward the midline, away from the side; toward the middle/midline, away from the side.

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Medial corticospinal tract

Medial corticospinal tract refers to set of axons from many parts of the cerebral cortex, midbrain, and medulla, descending in the medial part of the spinal cord, responsible for bilateral control of trunk muscles

Medial epicondylitis

Medial epicondylitis is defined as an elbow problem associated with the medial wrist flexor and pronator group near their origin on the medial epicondyle. Medial epicondylitis is frequently referred to as Golfer's elbow.

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