Weigh
Weigh
Weigh (pronounced: /weɪ/) is a term used in the medical field to denote the measurement of a person's body mass or weight.
Etymology
The term "weigh" originates from the Old English word "wegian", which means "to carry".
Definition
In medical terms, to weigh is to determine the body mass or weight of an individual. This is often done using a scale or balance. The weight of a person can be an important indicator of their overall health and can be used to monitor changes in body composition over time.
Related Terms
- Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
- Underweight: A term used to describe a person whose body weight is considered too low to be healthy.
- Overweight: A term used when a person's body weight is higher than what is considered healthy for a certain 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.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Weigh
- Wikipedia's article - Weigh
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