| MLBP | mechanical low back pain |
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| MMP | matrix metalloproteinase; muscle mechanical power |
| MS | Maffuci syndrome; maladjustment score; mandibular series; Marfan syndrome; Marie-Strumpell [syndrome... |
| MV | measles virus; mechanical ventilation; megavolt; microvascular; microvillus; minute volume; mitral v... |
| MVA | mechanical ventricular assistance; mevalonic acid; mitral valve area; motor vehicle accident |
| MV | Mechanical ventilation |
|---|---|
| NIMV | Noninvasive mechanical ventilation |
| tubelength mechanical | <microscopy> This distance is measured from where the objective screws on to where the eyepiece fits in. The American standard mechanical tubelength is 160 mm. For Leitz objectives it was once 170 mm. (05 Aug 1998) |
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| uniform mechanical code | (UMC) A code sponsored by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the International Conference of Building Officials, adopted and amended by the Oregon Department of Commerce. The UMC contains requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. (05 Dec 1998) |