Glossary M

The Environmental Glossary. Letter M +++ Popular Articles: 'Management', 'Matter', 'Mean'

Deutsch: Maximaler mittlerer exspiratorischer Fluss / Español: Flujo espiratorio máximo medio / Português: Fluxo máximo de meio expiratório / Français: Débit de pointe expiratoire maximal / Italiano: Massimo flusso espiratorio medio /

A Maximum mid-expiratory flow rate (MMFR or MMEF) is Synonymous with FEF25-75 %.

A Maximum power is also referred to as peak power.

Maximum sustainable yieldsee sustainable yield.

A Maximum ventilation (max VE) is the volume of air breathed in one minute during repetitive maximal respiratory effort. Synonymous with maximum ventilatory minute volume.

A Maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) is the volume of air breathed by a subject during voluntary maximum hyperventilation lasting a specific period of time.

A MBC is Maximum breathing capacity

A MCS is See "Multiple Chemical Sensitivity."

MDC stands for "More Developed Country." This term is often used to refer to countries that have high levels of economic development, social well-being, and industrialization. MDCs are typically characterized by high standards of living, advanced technological infrastructure, and well-established political systems.

Deutsch: Gemein / Español: Malintencionado / Português: Malvado / Français: Méchant / Italiano: Cattivo /

The Mean is the arithmetic average; a measure of central tendency.

Deutsch: Messung / Español: Medición / Português: Medição / Français: Mesure / Italiano: Misurazione /

A measurement is a quantifiable attribute that is tied to an indicator.

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