Term Name: | air displacement plethysmography |
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Synonyms: | ADP, BodPod, PEA POD, whole-body air displacement plethysmography |
Definition: | A method for measuring body composition/density, for instance using a fiberglass chamber incorporating an electronic scale and air volume measurement device to record air volume when the chamber is empty and when an individual is inside. |
Ontology: | Measurement Methods Ontology [MMO:0000130] |