mental age |
an individual's mental ability, measured in terms of the chronological age at which an average person would attain that level of intelligence. |
mental health |
the condition, or degree of health, of one's mind and emotions. [3 definitions] |
mental hospital |
an institution where people with mental illnesses are cared for, given therapy and medical treatment, and sometimes permanently housed, more commonly referred to now as "psychiatric hospital." |
mental illness |
a class of illness that primarily afflicts the mind, thought processes, and emotions rather than the physical body. [3 definitions] |
mentality |
mental power and ability. [2 definitions] |
mentally |
in the mind or using the mind. [2 definitions] |
mental math |
mathematical calculations done by thinking alone. |
mental retardation |
the lack of one or more mental functions since birth, resulting in below-normal intelligence and inability to function adequately, caused by brain damage, disease, or congenital factors; mental deficiency. |
mentation |
the workings of the mind; mental activity. |
menthol |
an alcohol derived from peppermint oils or produced synthetically, used in scents and flavorings, in cigarettes, and esp. in medications for its soothing effect on irritated mucous membranes. |
mentholated |
containing or treated with menthol. |
mention |
to say or to bring up the subject of (something), usually in just a few words or in passing. [3 definitions] |
mentionable |
combined form of mention. |
mentor |
a guide and counselor, esp. one who plays a significant role in a person's intellectual, professional, or personal development. [2 definitions] |
menu |
a list of foods available at a restaurant, often accompanied by brief descriptions and prices. [3 definitions] |
meow |
the characteristic sound made by a cat. [2 definitions] |
meperidine |
a synthetic narcotic compound used as a sedative and a pain reliever. |
mephitic |
of or pertaining to mephitis; poisonous. [2 definitions] |
mephitis |
a smelly or poisonous gas emitted by the earth. [2 definitions] |
meprobamate |
a bitter white powder that is used as a tranquilizer. |
mercantile |
of or pertaining to merchants or commerce. [2 definitions] |