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Definition of 'Anthropometry'

The technique that deals with the measurement of the size, weight, and proportions of the human or other primate body.

Common names: Anthropometry

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Acute malnutrition is common in Malawian patients with a Wilms tumour: A role for peanut butter.

13 Dec 2009 BACKGROUND: Children with cancer in resource limited countries are often malnourished at diagnosis. Acute malnutrition is associated with more infectious complications and an increased risk of morbidity and mortality in major surgery. METHODS: All ... Read more...


Serum levels of interleukin-18 are reduced by diet and n-3 fatty acid intervention in elderly high-risk men.

30 Oct 2009 Inflammation plays a central role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis, and inflammatory markers have been reported to predict cardiovascular events. Mediterranean-like diet and very long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid ... Read more...


Geometric morphometric evaluation of cervical vertebrae shape and its relationship to skeletal maturation.

29 Sep 2009 INTRODUCTION: Cervical vertebrae shape has been proposed as a diagnostic factor for assessing skeletal maturation in orthodontic patients. However, evaluation of vertebral shape is mainly based on qualitative criteria. Comprehensive quantitative ... Read more...

 

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Technical information about 'Anthropometry'

Definition: The technique that deals with the measurement of the size, weight, and proportions of the human or other primate body.

Descriptor UI: D000886

Alternative terms: Anthropometry;

Related Mesh Headings: Body Composition; Body Weights and Measures;

Allowable Qualifiers: history; instrumentation; methods;

Tree Number: E01.370.600.024; E05.041; N06.850.505.200.100;

Technical Notes: primate only; consider also specific terms under BODY WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

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