What does "BMI" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a simple calculation using a person's height and weight. The BMI is used to assess whether a person has a healthy body weight for a given height. It is an attempt to quantify the amount of tissue mass (muscle, fat, and bone) in an individual, and then categorize that person as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese based on that value.
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