Add language-independent measurement field descriptor

Add a language-independent 'm_number' to each measurement field, so that values are in the set:

     {M1, M2, M3,...}

For example: 'head_girth', m_number = 'M1'. 'center_front_waist_length', m_number = 'M5'

Background: Collaborative design and discussions about patterns would be made more effective if measurements have a language-independent label. Misunderstandings can occur when terms are inconsistent or don't translate well into another language. The following formula would be clear if each user could quickly lookup M1 & M24 in their measurement fields.

     C = 0.5 * M1 + distance(A, B) / 3.0 - 0.15 * M24

The increment table should display the m_number field:

<M#> <translated measurement field name> <measurement value> M5 center_front_waist_length 32

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