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lean body mass  

Definition

  • Lean body mass is defined as the weight of the human body minus the body fat. Essentially lean body mass is constituted by the weight of organs, muscles, and bone. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Lean Body Mass]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LN9P1HDM-N

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