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Definitions

Noun

1. 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.

Etymology

From skin + fold.

Related phrases

adipose tissue

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