Glossary M

Monads is a term which according to Leibniz refers the indivisible units that compose everything in the universe. All Monads are characterized by consciousness but some more so than others. Inert matter possesses only dim consciousness, and then with increased ability to think clearly come plants, animals, humans, and, finally, God. To think as clearly as it is capable of doing is the goal of each Monad. Because humans share Monads with matter, plants, and animals, sometimes our thoughts are less than clear.

Monaural cue is the localization cue that involves one ear.

Money laundering is defined as the process by which money derived from illegal activities, such as drug sales, is unlawfully taken out of the country, placed in a numbered account abroad, and then transferred as funds no longer "dirty."

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Monilia refers to a form of vaginitis causing a thick, white discharge. Monilia is also called Candida or Yeast infection.

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Monism refers to a theory that only one kind of substance exists in the universe, not separate physical and mental substances

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Monists refer to people who believe that there is only one reality. Materialists are Monists because they believe that only matter exists. Idealists are also Monists because they believe that everything, including the "material world", is the result of human consciousness and is therefore mental.

Deutsch: Überwachung / Español: Monitorización / Português: Monitoramento / Français: Surveillance / Italiano: Monitoraggio /

Monitoring means keeping track of behaviors or responses to be regulated.

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Monoamine refers to non-acidic neurotransmitter containing an amine group (NH2), formed by a metabolic change of certain amino acids. Moreover, Monoamineit is a class of chemicals characterized by a single amine group; includes the neurotransmitters norepinephrine , dopamine, and serotonin. Likewise, Monoamines are neurotransmitters, including catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine) and serotonin, that have been implicated in the mood disorders