Anthropometry
Definition
A scientific method and branch of physical anthropology dealing with the systematic measurement of the dimensions, proportions, weight, and body composition of the human organism. Data obtained through anthropometry are used to study the biological variability of populations, monitor nutritional status, optimize athletic performance, and design ergonomic furniture or equipment.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anthropometry
- Somatometry
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, standard abstract and scientific terminology variations. |
| Formation | Borrowed from French 'anthropométrie', structured from the classical Greek elements 'anthropos' (man) and '-metria' (measurement). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.tro.po.me.ˈtri.e] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Sports Sciences and International Anthropometry Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În secolul al XIX-lea, tehnicile timpurii de antropometrie au fost folosite în criminologie pentru identificarea infractorilor înainte de apariția amprentelor.
EN: In the 19th century, early anthropometry techniques were used in criminology for identifying criminals before the advent of fingerprinting.
RO: Designerul industrial a studiat datele de antropometrie ale populației locale pentru a crea scaune de birou perfect ergonomice.
EN: The industrial designer studied the anthropometry data of the local population to create perfectly ergonomic office chairs.
RO: O antropometrie riguroasă efectuată periodic le permite antrenorilor să ajusteze programele de pregătire fizică ale sportivilor.
EN: A rigorous anthropometry performed periodically allows coaches to adjust the physical training programs of athletes.
Idioms & Phrases
Antropometrie nutrițională / Nutritional anthropometry
RO: Aplicare clinică a măsurătorilor corporale pentru a evalua stările de malnutriție, obezitate sau pierdere musculară la pacienți.
EN: Clinical application of body measurements to assess malnutrition, obesity, or muscle wasting conditions in patients.
Trusă de antropometrie / Anthropometry kit / Anthropometric toolkit
RO: Set de instrumente calibrate cu mare precizie (paliometru, antropometru cu tije, bandă inextensibilă) utilizate de cercetători.
EN: A set of highly precisely calibrated instruments (skinfold caliper, anthropometer, inelastic tape) used by researchers.
Antropometrie judiciară / Forensic anthropometry
RO: Subdisciplină a medicinei legale bazată pe măsurarea și compararea reperelor osoase pentru a ajuta la identificarea cadavrelor.
EN: A subdiscipline of forensic medicine based on measuring and comparing skeletal landmarks to aid in body identification.
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