melcocha
Street name, slang, or code word for cocaine.
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mellow yellow
Street name, slang, or code word for lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
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membrane
A thin, pliable layer of tissue that lines a cavity, covers an organ, or acts as a septum or connection between structures.
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memorandum of understanding
A written and signed agreement between agencies that outlines the specific responsibilities, duties, or roles of each agency.
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menarche
The onset of the menstrual cycle as characterized by the first menstrual period occurring at the age of puberty.
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menopause
The permanent cessation of menstruation, often occurring around the ages of 45 – 55 years when resulting from natural causes.
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menses
The periodic, physiologic bloody discharge from the uterus occurring at approximately four-week intervals.
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menstrual cup
A bell-shaped, silicone, cup-like device that is inserted into the vagina during menses for the purpose of collecting menstrual discharge.
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menstrual history
The systematic collection of information from a female patient as part of the individuals medical history.
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menstruation
The cyclic, hormonally generated process that recurs at approximately monthly intervals in non-pregnant women as the uterus adjusts to the non-pregnant state.
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