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Macrovascular: referring to
the large blood vessels.
Malabsorption:The
is when the absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract
is poor (low level). This can be caused by drug side effects
or a health condition or disease.
Maximal: Oxygen
Uptake:The maximum volume of oxygen an individual can consume
per minute of work. It is often used to evaluate an athlete's
cardiovascular efficiency. Trained individuals have a higher
VO2 max than untrained individuals allowing for increase intensity
and performance when exercising.
Maximum Heart Rate:
The fastest that your heart can beat when doing activity.
Rather than actually measuring the peak rate that your heart
can beat, it is easier to predict what that rate is. We can
do this by using a simple formula: 220 – age = maximum
heart rate.
Metabolism: the
physical and chemical changes occurring in the body.
Meridia:A
weight loss diet pill that suppresses appetite by inhibiting
the re-uptake of applicable hormones.
Microalbuminuria: leakage
of small amounts of protein (albumin) into the urine. An early
warning of kidney damage.
Microfiber:Fabric
of tightly woven polyester or nylon fibers that offers good
resistance to wind and light rain, as well as breathability.
Shells used for outdoor workouts are frequently made of this
lightweight fabric.
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Microvascular:
referring to the small blood vessels.
Millimole (mmol):
a measurement of the concentration of chemicals in the body.
Minerals: Nutrients
needed by the body in small amounts to help it function properly
and stay strong. Iron, calcium, potassium, and sodium are
minerals.
Monila:Monila
can be transferred through sexual relations of the man has
it on the skin white patches are seen on the vaginal wall,
this suggests Monila.
Monosaccharide: Monosaccharides,
also called simple sugars, consist of a single sugar molecule
and cannot be further decomposed by hydrolysis. They form
the basis of more complex sugars.
Morbid
Obesity: Body Mass Index of 40 or more, which is
roughly equivalent to 100 pounds or more over ideal body weight;
a weight level that is life risking.
Morbid
Obesity Diet:Also known as after gastric bypass
surgery diet, gastroplasty diet, and roux en y diet. Strict
nutritional regime followed by post-operative bariatric surgery
patients. Often limits patients to less than 800 calories
per day.
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