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body mass index |
| Synonyms |
Quetelet's Index BMI |
| Definitions |
An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). BMI correlates with body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE). Their relationship varies with age and gender. For adults, BMI falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) |
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http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0004340 |
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SNOMEDCT:60621009 MSH:D015992 ICD9:V85-V85.99 NCIt:C16358 |
| definition |
An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). BMI correlates with body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE). Their relationship varies with age and gender. For adults, BMI falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) |
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Quetelet's Index BMI |
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body mass index |
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efo:EFO_0004340 |
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body mass index |
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Dani Welter |
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