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Body Mass Index (Bmi): A way of relating your height and weight to estimate how fat you are. You can use a simple formula to determine your BMI.

Morgan Stanley Capital International Indexes: These indexes are computed by the investment firm Morgan Stanley's Capital International group (MSCI). They track stocks traded in international stock markets, and are considered the benchma . . . View Full Definition

Misery Index: An index that sums the unemployment and inflation rates, used as a political rating or measure of consumer confidence.

Molar Mass: The mass of one mole of a material. For example, the molar mass of H2O is 18.015 g (obtained by adding twice the molar mass of hydrogen to the molar mass of oxygen).

Myomassology: Myomassology is an integration of techniques including basic Swedish massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu, iridology, herbology, energy balancing, ear candling, and craniosacral thera . . . View Full Definition

Neuro-Structural Bodywork: Neuro-Structural Bodywork (NSB) is a somatic therapy that combines a variety of techniques, including fascial release, neuromuscular reeducation, craniosacral adjustment, and breathwork in b . . . View Full Definition

NASDAQ Composite Index: The NASDAQ Composite index tracks the prices of all of the securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market. That makes it a broader measure of market activity than the Dow Jones Industrial Aver . . . View Full Definition

Mind-Body Conditioning: The Pilates Method stresses the blend of Western and Eastern approaches to well-being. The Western approach is dynamic, with the emphasis on motion, muscle tone, and strength. The Eastern ap . . . View Full Definition

Medical Massage: The application of massage techniques to treat specific physical conditions, sometimes by diagnosis of a physician. Medical-massage therapists have extended training.

Massive: A term used in reference to a rock unit that is homogeneous in texture, fabric and appearance.