anthropometric
- adjective
- /ˌænθrəˈpɒmɛtrɪk/
- Specialized
- The height measurements were done by two research assistants trained in anthropometric measurements.
- anthropometric measurements
- anthropometric data
- anthropometric measures
Examples
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Also, there were significant correlations between anthropometric characteristics, like weight and percent of body fat.
Academic text (2002) -
A more important anthropometric measurement recommended when screening for CVD risk is waist circumference.
Academic text (2014) -
The values for the demographic and anthropometric data are presented in Table 2.
Academic text (2014) -
Further research on the influence of the anthropometric factors is also desirable.
Academic text (1997) -
Demographic and anthropometric characteristics of the study population are presented in Table 1.
Academic text (2013) -
All survey and anthropometric data were entered into SPSS v. 17 for analysis.
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However, there were no statistically significant differences in anthropometric variables or blood pressure between groups at 2 or 6 months.
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Relationships need to be developed to relate metabolic, cardiorespiratory, and anthropometric values to training and racing.
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Elevated depressive symptoms can influence anthropometric measurements such as weight and waist circumference.
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The researchers analyzed several anthropometric traits, including height and weight, to better understand health outcomes.
Synonyms
Relating to measuring the shape and size of living things or physical structures
Relating to measuring the size and shape of the human body
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Anthropometric combines the Greek parts anthro- meaning 'human', as in anthropology, and -metric meaning 'measure', like a meter. So, anthropometric describes methods for 'measuring' the size and shape of the human body.