Lean body mass

The amount of lean tissue in the body comprised of bones, muscle, and organs.


A measure of body composition. Fat-free body weight.


That fraction of the body exclusive of stored fat. This fraction is considered to be the active metabolic fraction.


Lean body mass is the portion of the body that is not associated with the adipose tissue. The muscles, bones, and visceral organs account for the majority of the body’s lean mass.


The weight of the body minus the fat content. It includes bones, muscles, and internal organs.


 


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