BMI

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BMI
TermBMI
Short definitionBMI - Body Mass Index. A measure that relates body weight to height. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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BMI - Body Mass Index. A measure that relates body weight to height. BMI is sometimes used to measure total body fat and whether a person is at a healthy weight. Excess body fat is linked to an increased risk of some diseases, including heart disease and some cancers. Also called body mass index

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