Glossary M

MST is the acronym of Medial Superior Temporal cortex, an area in which neurons are sensitive to expansion, contraction, or rotation of the visual field or to the movement of an object relative to its background

MT (or Area V5) or Middle Temporal cortex, an area activated by seeing objects in motion

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MtDNA is the acroynm of Mitochondrial Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

Mucociliary escalator is defined as the mechanism by which debris is moved toward the pharynx.

Mucus plug is defined as a collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus.

Mug Shot is defined as a photograph taken of a suspect

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Mugwump refers to a person who acts independently or remains neutral, especially in politics.

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Müller-Lyer illusion is defined as an illusion in which two (2) lines of equal length appear to be of different lengths because of the addition of "fins’’ to the ends of the lines.