Maximum
Maximum (Medicine)
Maximum (pronounced: /ˈmaksɪməm/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the highest or greatest amount or degree that is recorded or permissible.
Etymology
The term 'maximum' is derived from the Latin word 'maximus', meaning 'greatest'.
In Medicine
In medicine, 'maximum' is often used to describe the highest recorded or permissible value of a particular medical parameter. For example, the Maximum Heart Rate is the highest number of times your heart can safely beat in one minute. Similarly, the Maximum Breathing Capacity refers to the maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation.
Related Terms
- Minimum: The lowest or smallest amount or degree that is recorded or permissible.
- Optimum: The most favorable condition or level for growth, reproduction, or success.
- Threshold: The minimum or maximum point at which a particular effect or phenomenon occurs.
- Tolerance: The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of conditions or opinions that one dislikes or disagrees with.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maximum
- Wikipedia's article - Maximum
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