Thinness

A state of insufficient flesh on the body usually defined as having a body weight less than skeletal and physical standards, such as BODY MASS INDEX, and dependent on age, sex, and genetic background.

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Tree Number(s): C23.888.144.828, E01.370.600.115.450.375.828, G07.100.100.160.120.828, G07.100.175.313.828

MeSH Unique ID: D013851

Entry Terms:

• Leanness
• Underweight

See Also:

• Emaciation

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Body Weight
Thinness
Cachexia
Emaciation

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Body Constitution
Physical Appearance, Body
Body Weight
Thinness

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Body Constitution
Body Weights and Measures
Body Size
Body Weight
Thinness

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Body Constitution
Physical Appearance, Body
Body Weight
Thinness