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The phrase "arm circumference was defined" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts such as scientific research, medical assessments, or any situation where specific measurements are being discussed.
Example: "In the study, arm circumference was defined as the measurement taken at the midpoint between the shoulder and the elbow."
Alternatives: "arm circumference was measured" or "arm circumference was specified."
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Relative arm circumference was defined as ipsilateral circumference/contralateral circumference × 100.
Low mid upper arm circumference was defined as MUAC < 23.5 cm and short maternal stature was defined as height < 145 cm.
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Arm circumference was set midway between the shoulder tip and the olecranon process.
First, the upper arm circumference was measured to the closest centimeter.
Arm circumference was measured halfway between the acromion and olecranon in the non-dominant arm.
Upper arm circumference was measured at day 3 and 4 and 12 months of age.
Mean arm circumference was 32 ± 0.6 cm.
The ICC for arm circumference was 0.97 indicating excellent reliability.
Arm circumference was measured in ten surveys (Table 3).
WC AC ratio of waist circumference to arm circumference was used as an indicator of a central pattern of adiposity.
They found that his upper arm circumference was only 8cm – a sign of severe, acute malnutrition.
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