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Waist Circumference
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Definition
: The measurement around the body at the level of the ABDOMEN and just above the hip bone. The measurement is usually taken immediately after exhalation.
See Also
Waist-Hip Ratio
Other names
Waist Circumferences; Circumferences, Waist; Circumference, Waist