Condition
Abdominal girth
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 17 August 20051 min read
Key points
- Definition Abdominal girth is the measurement of the distance around the abdomen at a specific point, usually at the level of the belly button (navel).
- Abdominal girth can be an objective measurement of abdominal swelling.
Definition
Abdominal girth is the measurement of the distance around the abdomen at a specific point, usually at the level of the belly button (navel). Abdominal girth can be an objective measurement of abdominal swelling.
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