Letter: m

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Metabolic Respiratory Quotient

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

A puncture made with the aid of a microscope.

An imaginary line that divides the body into right and left halves. The dorsoventral plane along this line is called the midsagittal plane.

A biofilm that is only a few cells thick and thus is not readily apparent (e.g. as reported in several studies on breast implant capsule contractures).

Nutrients required by the body in very small quantities such as vitamins and trace elements.

CDC recommendation of cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves with a full body coverage, sterile large drape recommended for CVC and PICC insertions and over guidewire replacements.

Defined by CDC as including use of a cap, mask, sterile gown, sterile gloves, and sterile full body drape, used for insertion of CVCs (CLs), PICCs, or guidewire exchanges. Also includes use of sterile sleeve to protect pulmonary artery catheters during insertion

Minimum Data Set