"Thinness" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A state of insufficient flesh on the body usually defined as having a body weight less than skeletal and physical standards. Depending on age, sex, and genetic background, a BODY MASS INDEX of less than 18.5 is considered as underweight.
| Descriptor ID |
D013851
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.144.828 E01.370.600.115.100.160.120.828 G07.100.100.160.120.828
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| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Thinness" by people in Profiles.
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Large meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies identifies five loci for lean body mass. Nat Commun. 2017 07 19; 8(1):80.
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Maternal perception of weight status in first-born Australian toddlers aged 12-16 months--the NOURISH and SAIDI cohorts. Child Care Health Dev. 2016 May; 42(3):375-81.
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Mast cells, macrophages, and crown-like structures distinguish subcutaneous from visceral fat in mice. J Lipid Res. 2011 Mar; 52(3):480-8.