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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Body Weight > Ideal Body Weight
Physiological Phenomena > Body Constitution > Physical Appearance, Body > Body Weight > Ideal Body Weight
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Preferred term

Ideal Body Weight  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Body Masses, Ideal
  • Body Mass, Ideal
  • Body Weight, Normal
  • Body Weights, Normal
  • Ideal Body Mass
  • Ideal Body Masses
  • Masses, Ideal Body
  • Mass, Ideal Body
  • Normal Body Weight
  • Normal Body Weights
  • Weight, Normal Body
  • Weights, Normal Body

Scope note

  • Expected weight of a healthy normal individual based on age, sex, and height. Thus, a malnourished person would weigh less than their ideal body weight.

History note

  • 2010

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