skinfold

English edit

Etymology edit

skin +‎ fold

Noun edit

skinfold (plural skinfolds)

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.

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