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bmi

/ˌbiː.emˈaɪ/

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noun

B2formalcommonmedicalabbreviation/ˌbiː.emˈaɪ/

uncountable · proper noun

A measure of someone's weight in relation to their height, calculated by dividing weight in pounds by the square of height in inches; a BMI over 25 indicates overweight, and over 30 indicates obesity.

  • 🇷🇺Показатель веса человека по отношению к его росту, рассчитываемый путём деления веса в фунтах на квадрат роста в дюймах; ИМТ выше 25 указывает на избыточный вес, а выше 30 — на ожирение.
  1. Body Mass Index B2 formal medical

    A measure of body fat based on weight and height, used to categorize underweight, normal, overweight, and obesity.

    • A BMI over 30 is generally considered obese.
    • The doctor calculated her BMI during the check-up.
    • Maintaining a healthy BMI reduces the risk of chronic diseases.

    🇷🇺Индекс массы тела

    Synonyms: body mass index

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