Glossary M

Morganatic means of or relating to a marriage between two (2) people of different social ranks such that the spouse of lower rank and the children do not share the titles or possessions of the higher-ranking spouse.

Morning sickness is defined as the nausea and vomiting that some women have or experience when they become pregnant; typically caused by the increase in hormones. Morning sickness can occur at any point in the day, but most often in the morning, hence its name.

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Moro reflex is defined as reflex in which infants arch their back, fling out their arms and legs, and draw them back toward the chest in response to a sudden change in position.

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Deutsch: Missgestimmt / Español: Pérdida de humor / Português: Aborrecido / Français: Morose / Italiano: Moroso /

Morose means gloomy, sullen.

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Morpheme is defined as the smallest unit that denotes meaning within a particular language ; smallest meaningful unit of language, such as syllables or words. . Morpheme, moreover is defined as the smallest element in a language that carries meaning. Free Morphemes are words; Bound morphemes are prefixes, suffixes, and, in some languages, infixes. Please see also Word.

Morphine is defined as a derivative of opium best known as a potent pain-relieving medication

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Morphological knowledge is defined as one’s knowledge of the meaning of Morphemes that make up words.

Morphology is a term in the study of language development that refers to the knowledge of word formation; the system of word-forming elements and processes in a language; rules governing the formation of meaningful words from sounds. .