anthropometer

noun

: an instrument used for making anthropometric measurements and consisting of four hollow graduated tubes that fit into one another to form a rigid rod

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“Anthropometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anthropometer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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