English Explanatory Dictionary

skinfold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A double layer of skin and the underlying adipose tissue obtained by pinching the skin at an appropriate site; the thickness (measured using calipers) gives an estimation of body fat.

Word forms

skinfold skinfolds

Etymology

From skin + fold.

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