knemometry

noun

Meaning

The measurement of the distance between knee and heel when seated.

Examples

This indicates that knemometry is too sensitive and probably amplifies or exaggerates the growth-stunting effects of exogenous steroids.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κνήμη (knḗmē, “lower leg”) + -ometry.

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