Brugsch’s index

Brugsch’s index

a system of measuring the chest circumference in anthropometric studies. The procedure involves multiplying the chest circumference by 100 and dividing the result by the height of the individual. [Theodor Brugsch (1827–1894), German physician]

Related Terms

representative design

representative design an experimental design that includes...

testicular atrophy

testicular atrophy reduction in size or loss of function of...

ITPA

ITPA abbreviation for Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abi...

neural induction

neural induction the influence of a neuron or group of neur...

self-preservation instinct

self-preservation instinct the fundamental tendency of huma...

collaborative care

collaborative care 1. collaboration between two or more dis...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter B

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z