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P-cell

n. any of various small neurons in the four dorsal layers of the six-layered lateral geniculate nucleus. P-cells are the origin of the parvocellular system. The retinal ganglion cells that provide input to the P-cells of the lateral geniculate nucleus are called P-ganglion cells. See also M-cell.

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anthropometry

anthropometry

n.

1. the scientific study of how the size and proportions of the human body are affected by such variables as age, sex, and ethnicity.

2. the taking of measurements of the human body for purposes of comparison and study. —anthropometric adj. —anthropometrist n.