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sweating

n. the discharge of a secretion (sweat, which comprises water, salts, and various chemicals) from the sweat glands in the skin. Sweating is important in the control of body temperature. Also called perspiration.

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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.