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Glossary M

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

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

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.

Mullerian duct refers to one of a pair of tubes in the embryo that will develop, in female embryos, into the fallopian tubes, uterus, and part of the vagina.

Mullerian inhibiting factor (MIF) is defined as a hormone secreted in male embryos that prevents the Mullerian duct from developing into female reproductive organs.

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