(pharmacology) A semisynthetic tetracycline derivative used (as the hydrochloride C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₇·HCl) as a broad-spectrum antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent to treat bacterial and other infections.

(astronomy) An astronomical object in direct orbit around the Sun that is not a planet or a comet.

(logic) The second premise in a categorical syllogism, whose subject is the minor term and whose predicate is the middle term.

(music) The minor key with A as its tonic, consisting of the pitches A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. / (music) The minor chord with a root of A.

(Canada) A visually recognizable racial group, excluding aboriginal peoples, whose members constitute less than half of a population; an individual member of such a group.

A committee report written by at least two committee members to state their official position on an issue, when those members are in the minority on that issue (not necessarily in the political minority party).

plural of Minoan

The muscle that covers the heart organ.

(Catholicism) The religious order of friars established by St Francis of Assisi.

(bridge) Either of the suits of diamonds (♦) and clubs (♣), which rank lower than the major suits (spades and hearts).