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anthropometry Definition

an·thropom·etry (an′t̸hrō päm′ə trē, -t̸hrə-)

noun

a branch of anthropology dealing with measurement of the human body to determine differences in individuals, groups, etc.: it is used in medicine, space programs, archaeology, etc.

anthropometry Related Forms
an′·thropo·met′·ric (-pō mə′trik, -pə-) adjective or an′·thropo·met′·ri·cal an′·thropo·met′·ri·cally adverb
anthropometry Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • upper: Factors of interest Nutritional status was measured using BMI and upper arm anthropometry.

Noun used with modifier

  • arm: Factors of interest Nutritional status was measured using BMI and upper arm anthropometry.