maximum segment size MSS <networking> (MSS) The maximum amount of {TCP} data that a {node} can send in one {segment}. This should be the size of the receiver's reassembly buffer to try to avoid {fragmentation}. The equivalent at the {physical layer} is "{Maximum Transmission Unit}". (1998-03-06)
MSS Maximum Segment Size (TCP, ADSL)
MSS MIMOLA Software System (MIMOLA)