Thinness
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Thinness
Thinness (/θɪnnɛs/) is a term used to describe the physical state or quality of being thin. It is often associated with a low body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
Etymology
The term "thinness" originates from the Old English word "þynne", which means "not thick, slim, slender". The suffix "-ness" is used to form nouns denoting a state or condition.
Related Terms
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.
- Underweight: A term used to describe a person who is lighter than the healthy weight range for their height.
- Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that it causes health problems.
- Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, resulting in self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Cachexia: A complex metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness and characterized by loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thinness
- Wikipedia's article - Thinness
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