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Preferred term

body mass index  

Definition

  • Body mass index (BMI) is a value derived from the mass (weight) and height of a person. The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height, and is expressed in units of kg/m2, resulting from mass in kilograms and height in metres.

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Entry terms

  • BMI

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/INS-DX9J92S4-V

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