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Medical Abbreviations
BMI
Commonly used in health assessments to determine obesity levels.
Literal Meaning
Body mass index
Actual Meaning
A number calculated from your height and weight to see if you're at a healthy weight.
Examples in Context

A BMI over 30 indicates obesity according to health guidelines.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember it as weight (kg) divided by height (m) squared.
  • 2Useful for quick assessments of weight status.
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