An instrument used to measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat, usually by measuring skin folds.
From Latin adipis (fat) + Greek metron (measure). This practical tool emerged in the early-to-mid 20th century as body composition analysis became more scientific.
Calipers that pinch your skin (adipometers) actually tell you more about your health than a scale does, because they measure actual fat versus muscle weight.
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