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bioelectrical impedance

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bioelectrical impedance (bīˈ·ō·ē·lekˑ·trik im·pēˈ·dns),
n measurement of tissue conductivity by applying an electric current to the body.
bioelectrical impedance (bīōe-lek´trikl impē´dns),
n a method of measuring total body fat that uses electrical current and is based on the premise that lean body mass is a better conductor of electricity than fat. See also body mass index calculation.
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