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maximum /max·i·mum/ (mak´sĭ-mum) pl. max´ima   [L.]

1. the greatest possible, or actual, effect or quantity.

2. largest; utmost.max´imal

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transport maximum , tubular maximum (Tm) the highest rate (milligrams per minute) at which the renal tubules can transfer a substance either from the tubular luminal fluid to the interstitial fluid or from the interstitial fluid to the tubular luminal fluid, beyond which it may be excreted in the urine.

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max·i·mum (mks-mm)

n. pl. max·i·mums or max·i·ma (-m)

1. The greatest possible quantity or degree.

2. The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded; the upper limit of variation.

3. The time or period during which the highest point or degree is attained.

adj.

1. Having or being the greatest quantity or the highest degree attained or attainable.

2. Of, relating to, or making up a maximum.

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maximum [mak´sĭ-mum]

the greatest quantity, effect, or value possible or achieved under given circumstances. adj., adj max´imal.

transport maximum (tubular maximum) T_m , the highest rate in milligrams per minute at which the renal tubules can transfer a substance either from the tubular luminal fluid to the interstitial fluid or from the interstitial fluid to the tubular luminal fluid, beyond which it may be excreted in the urine. In kidney function tests, it is expressed as T_m with inferior letters representing the substance used in the test, such as T_mPAH (transport maximum for p-aminohippuric acid).

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maximum

the greatest quantity, effect or value possible or achieved under given circumstances.

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maximum permissible dose

see dose equivalent limits.

tubular maximum

the highest rate in milligrams per minute at which the renal tubules can transfer artificially administered test substances; the maximal tubular excretory capacity. Abbreviated T_m.