Skinfold
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skinfold is a noun meaning A double layer of skin and the underlying adipose tissue obtained by pinching the skin at an appropriate site; the thickness (measured using calipers) gives an estimation of body fat.
Meaning
A double layer of skin and the underlying adipose tissue obtained by pinching the skin at an appropriate site; the thickness (measured using calipers) gives an estimation of body fat.
Word Forms
- skinfolds
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subscapular, triceps, calipers, flab, fold, nailfold.
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