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morphometric

morphometric

1 9.0
Relating to measuring the shape and size of living things or physical structures
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɔrfəˈmɛtrɪk/
  • Specialized
: morfométrico
  • We collected morphometric data, such as height and width, to assess the physical characteristics of the species.
  • morphometric analysis
  • morphometric measurements
  • morphometric vertebral fracture

Examples

  • During our three weekly visits, we took blood samples and morphometric measurements: the length of the forearm and body mass.

    Academic text (2010)
  • The x2 test was used to evaluate statistical differences in morphometric data between the imatinib mesylate and control groups.

    Academic text (2012)
  • In spite of obtaining an objective result with the help of morphometric analysis, however, errors occur due to individual and technical problems.

    Academic text (2007)
  • One representative section from every case was subjected to morphometric analysis by an independent observer to remove subjective bias.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The animals captured were anesthetized with isoflurane, blood was collected from the tail vein, standard morphometric data were collected for each animal, and they were identified to species on the basis of published descriptions of Montana wildlife (17).

    Academic text (2015)
  • Previous studies have shown that alendronate can increase bone mineral density (BMD) and prevent radiographically defined (morphometric) vertebral fractures.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Statistical analysis of morphometric data was performed using factorial ANOVA and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, while Mann-Whitney U tests were used for unpaired comparisons.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Morphometric dimensions of the obstructed bronchiole are listed, which include volume (mm³), cross-sectional area (mm²), and diameter (mm).

    Academic text (2017)
  • Many studies have investigated seasonal trends in energy storage of several species of baleen whales by means of blubber thickness and morphometric data, reporting that seasonal fattening varies with different sex and age classes, reproductive stages, as well as prey availability.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The researchers used morphometric techniques to analyze the size and shape of the organisms in their study.

Surface Forms

morphometric positive

Morphology

morphometric = morph + metric (semi-transparent) = morph + metric

The term combines elements meaning 'form' and 'measurement' which makes the technical sense inferable, but it is a specialized combining-form term that may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Morphometric comes from the parts morpho- meaning 'form' or 'shape' and -metric meaning 'measure', so it literally means 'measuring form'. That's why morphometric studies are about measuring the shapes and sizes of animals, plants, or other structures.