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anthropometric

anthropometric

1 8.8
About measuring human body size and shape
  • adjective
  • /ˌænθrəˈpɒmɛtrɪk/
  • Specialized
: antropométrico
  • The height measurements were done by two research assistants trained in anthropometric measurements.
  • anthropometric measurements
  • anthropometric data
  • anthropometric measures

Examples

  • 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.

    Academic text (2013)
  • However, there were no statistically significant differences in anthropometric variables or blood pressure between groups at 2 or 6 months.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Relationships need to be developed to relate metabolic, cardiorespiratory, and anthropometric values to training and racing.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Elevated depressive symptoms can influence anthropometric measurements such as weight and waist circumference.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The researchers analyzed several anthropometric traits, including height and weight, to better understand health outcomes.

Synonyms

morphometric
vsanthropometric
  • Specialized
1 9.0

Relating to measuring the shape and size of living things or physical structures

is limited to measuring human body proportions rather than all organisms or structures
anthropometrical
vsanthropometric
  • Specialized
9.8

Relating to measuring the size and shape of the human body

has identical meaning but differs only in word form

Surface Forms

anthropometric positive

Morphology

anthropometric = metric (semi-transparent) = anthropo + metric

Built from the combining form 'anthropo-' (human) + 'metric' (relating to measurement); the combining form is not a standalone English word, so the composition is only partly obvious to B1 learners.

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.