anthropometric

Meanings

• noun

  The systematic measurement of the body's physical attributes or size and shape.

  - "Anthropometric measurements are essential for assessing an individual's health and nutritional status."
  - "The doctor took several anthropometric measurements to monitor the patient's progress."

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Variants

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anthropometric , anthropometries , anthropometry

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'anthropo-' (human) and 'metr-' (measure), meaning 'human measurement'.

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Trivia

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1. Anthropometric measurements were first used systematically in the late 19th century to study human growth and development.

2. The most commonly measured anthropometric indices include height, weight, waist circumference, and blood pressure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Body Mass Index (BMI): A common anthropometric measurement used to determine a person's body fat based on their weight and height.

2. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA): A non-invasive anthropometric method used to estimate body composition by measuring the electrical conductivity of body tissues.

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Culture

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Anthropometry has been widely used in various fields, including medicine, nutrition, and sports science, to assess health and monitor changes in body composition.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic 'Anthropos' means 'human' and 'Metron' means 'measure' to help remember the meaning of the term.

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