Anthropometer
Definition
A precision medical and anthropological instrument used to measure human body height, the length of anatomical segments (trunk, limbs), or large bone diameters. This calibrated device, structurally consisting of a vertical graduated metal rod equipped with a movable slider and rigid transverse arms, ensures the collection of faithful anthropometric indices according to standardized protocols.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anthropometer
- Height rod
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun, regular scientific and laboratory apparatus variations. |
| Formation | Borrowed from French 'anthropomètre', structured from the classical Greek elements 'anthropos' (man) and '-metron' (instrument for measuring). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.tro.po.ˈme.tru] |
| Source | International Standards for Anthropometric Instruments and Physical Growth Metrics |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Cercetătorul a fixat brațul mobil pe acest antropometru pentru a determina cu precizie lungimea femurului.
EN: The researcher attached the sliding arm to this anthropometer to accurately determine the length of the femur.
RO: Fiecare cabinet de pediatrie trebuie să dețină un antropometru calibrat anual pentru monitorizarea corectă a sugarilor.
EN: Each pediatric office must possess an anthropometer calibrated annually for the correct monitoring of infants.
RO: Echipa de antropologi judiciari a despachetat un antropometru metalic portabil în incinta sitului arheologic.
EN: The forensic anthropology team unpacked a portable metal anthropometer within the archaeological site area.
Idioms & Phrases
Antropometru metalic / Metal anthropometer / Brass anthropometer rod
RO: Dispozitiv rigid realizat din alamă sau oțel inoxidabil, utilizat pentru a preveni erorile de torsiune în timpul măsurării.
EN: A rigid device made of brass or stainless steel, used to prevent torsion errors during measurement procedures.
Tijă de antropometru / Anthropometer rod / Graduated section
RO: Segmentul principal gradat în milimetri care servește ca axă de culisare pentru brațele de măsură somatometrică.
EN: The main segment graduated in millimeters that serves as a sliding axis for the somatometric measuring arms.
Calibrare de antropometru / Anthropometer calibration
RO: Procedură metrologică obligatorie de verificare a exactității riglei și cursorului pentru a respecta standardele internaționale.
EN: A mandatory metrological procedure verifying the scale and slider accuracy to comply with international standards.
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