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Body Mass Index

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 (kg) and height in metres (m). The BMI may be determined first by measuring its components by means of a weighing scale and a stadiometer.

Abbreviation:
BMI
Acronym:
BMI
Initialism:
BMI

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File under: Health

Tags: Biology

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