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BMI
This term is a medical abbreviation used primarily in clinical and health contexts to provide a standardized metric for weight assessment. It carries a neutral, scientific tone, though in social contexts, it can be associated with sensitivity regarding body image and health stigmatization.
As a technical measurement, it is treated as a singular noun. While one might discuss multiple BMI values across a population, the term itself refers to the specific index or the calculation method, and is rarely pluralized in professional medical literature.
Meanings
Examples
The nurse asked for my height and weight to calculate my BMI.
A high BMI does not always mean a person is overweight if they have a lot of muscle.
Check your BMI using the online calculator.
Check your BMI using the online calculator.
The doctor mentioned that BMI is just one of many tools used to assess health.
He was worried that his BMI would put him in the obese category.