The word mongoose is derived from the Marathi name mungÅ«s (à¤®à¥à¤à¤à¥à¤¸) (pronounced as [muÅÉ¡uËs]). The form of the English name (since 1698) was altered to its - goose  ending by folk-etymology. It has no etymological connection with the word goose.ongooses range in weight from the common dwarf mongoose, at 320 g (11 oz), to the cat-sized white-tailed mongoose, at 5 kg (11 lb).
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informed consent, n 1. an aspect of research in which the consent of the subject is obtained and the subject is informed of possible risks and benefits from participating in the research. 2. consent to medical procedures/treatment given by a patient after the potential risks, hazards, and benefits of the treatment have been explained.