Definition of 'body mass index'
singular noun
A person's body mass index is a measurement that represents the relationship between their weight and their height.
[medicine] ...those with a body mass index of 30 and over.
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body mass index in British
body mass index in American
a meaurement used to estimate body fat and classify persons as being underweight, overweight, or normal: it is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by the square of height (in meters)
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