skinfold
noun
skin·fold
ˈskin-ˌfōld 
often attributive
: a fold of skin formed by pinching or compressing the skin and subcutaneous layers especially in order to estimate the amount of body fat
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“Skinfold.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/skinfold. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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