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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... Read More

memorandum of understanding

A written and signed agreement between agencies that outlines the specific responsibilities, duties, or roles of each agency... Read More

menarche

The onset of the menstrual cycle as characterized by the first menstrual period occurring at the age of puberty... Read More

menopause

The permanent cessation of menstruation, often occurring around the ages of 45 - –55 years when resulting from natural causes... Read More

menses

The periodic, physiologic bloody discharge from the uterus occurring at approximately four-week intervals... Read More

menstrual cup

A bell-shaped, silicone, cup-like device that is inserted into the vagina during menses for the purpose of collecting menstrual discharge... Read More

menstrual history

The systematic collection of information from a female patient as part of the individual’s medical history... Read More

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... Read More

mental health

The absence of psychiatric disorders or traits... Read More

mental health care

Individual or group care by credentialed or licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or other counselors who work with mental health issues... Read More

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