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Mara: From 1 Different Sources

(Hebrew) A grieving woman; one who is sorrowful

Marra, Mahra, Marah, Maralina, Maralinda, Maraline

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Marasmus

Progressive wasting, especially in young children, when there is no ascertainable cause. It is generally associated with defective feeding. (See also ATROPHY; INFANT FEEDING.)... marasmus

Maralah

(Hebrew) Born during the earth’s trembling

Marala, Marallah, Maralla... maralah

Maram

(Arabic) One who is wished for Marame, Marama, Marami, Maramie, Maramee, Maramy, Maramey, Maramea... maram

Maranta Arundinacea

Linn.

Family: Marantaceae.

Habitat: Native to tropical America; cultivated throughout the country for its edible starch.

English: Arrowroot.

Siddha: Koovaikizhangu, Kookaineer.

Action: Nutritive, demulcent (especially for infants and convalescence). Used as a dietary aid in acute diarrhoea and gastroenteritis. Used as a substitute for Bamboo-manna.

The rhizome contains about 25-27% neutral starch.... maranta arundinacea

Maravilla

(Spanish) One who is marveled at; a miracle child

Marivella, Marivilla, Marevilla, Marevella, Maravella, Maraville, Marivel, Marivelle... maravilla

Maraviroc

n. an *antiretroviral drug (ARV) used, in combination with other ARVs, for treating refractory HIV infection. It acts by binding to and antagonizing CCR5, a receptor for a class of *chemokines on the host cell needed by some HIV viruses to enter the cell. Side-effects include gastrointestinal upsets, cough, and dizziness.... maraviroc

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