skinfold

noun

skin·​fold ˈskin-ˌfōld How to pronounce skinfold (audio)
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 26 Apr. 2024.

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