bioelectrical impedance analysis

(noun)

A commonly used method for estimating body composition, by measuring resistance to flow of electricity in the body, which is associated with hydration levels.

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Examples of bioelectrical impedance analysis in the following topics:

  • Water Content in the Body

    • In bioelectrical impedance analysis, a person's hydration level is calculated from high precision measurements of the opposition to the flow of an electric current through body tissues.