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Calipers

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Updated August 10, 2008

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calipers

Calipers measuring skin.

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Definition: Calipers is an instrument used to measure body fat percentage by pinching the skin. Weight itself is not measured using calipers.
Also Known As: caliper
Examples:
Measuring body fat with calipers is a painless test that should be done by a qualified technician.

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