Glossary M

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/Imaging (MRI)

A way of scanning the body and getting high quality images, using strong magnets and pulses of radio waves to manipulate the natural magnetic properties in the body.

Metabolic

Of, relating to, or resulting from metabolism.

Membrane

A thin layer of tissue covering a surface.

Metabolism

All the physical and chemical changes that occur in cells to allow growth and maintain body functions. These include processes that break down substances to yield energy and processes that build up other substances necessary for life.

Metabolite

A by-product of metabolism

Metamemory

Metamemory refers to a person's awareness of and knowledge about their own memory systems and also about the strategies for using their memories effectively. This can include deciding whether a memory is accurate or whether you have learnt enough about a specific subject.

Modulating

Regulating. Adjusting or adapting to a certain proportion

Monotherapy

Treatment with a single medication.

Morphine

Morphine is the naturally occurring opioid in the opium poppy. It is a powerful narcotic, that is used as an analgesic in the management of moderately severe to severe pain.

MRI

See Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/Imaging (MRI).

Mucous

Relating to Mucus.

Mucus

A thick fluid produced by the linings of some of the tissues of the body.

Musculature

The muscular system of the body, or the muscles of a particular region.

Myofascia

A thin, almost translucent film that wraps around muscle tissue, giving shape to and supporting all of the body's Musculature.

Myofascial

Relating to the Myofascia

Myofascial Release

A specialized massage technique in which the muscle tissue is stretched and manipulated to relieve tension in the Myofascia.

Myofascial Trigger Point (TrP)

Hyperirritable contraction knots in muscle caused by tension in the Myofascia. Myofascial Trigger Points are associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle. They refer pain or other symptoms elsewhere and palpation of a Myofascial Trigger Point is painful.