Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Body Weights and Measures

Measurements of the height, weight, length, area, etc., of the human and animal body or its parts.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Measurements of the height, weight, length, area, etc., of the human and animal body or its parts.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Body Measures
  • Body Measure
  • Measure, Body
  • Measures, Body

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not confuse with BODY WEIGHT

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History Note

98; use explode 1975-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Anthropometry (1966-1997)

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  1. E01w.370.600w.115.100
  2. E05.041w.124
  3. G07.100.100

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Body Weights and Measures. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001837. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001837
  2. Body Weights and Measures. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66771582