Ma

biographical name

ˈmä

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Yo-Yo 1955– American (French-born of Chinese parents) cellist

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Kids Definition

noun

ˈmä

ˈmȯ

plural mas

: mother

Medical Definition

1 of 2 abbreviation

milliampere

2 of 2 abbreviation

mental age

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M&A

abbreviation

mergers and acquisitions

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