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Definition of Calipers
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Calipers: A metal or plastic tool similar to a compass used to measure the diameter of an object. The skin fold thickness in several parts of the body can be measured with skin calipers to determine the lean body mass.
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