Meaning & use
Biometry
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The statistical analysis of biological data, or the measurement of physical characteristics for identification purposes.
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The ophthalmologist used ocular biometry to calculate the correct lens power.
Researchers applied biometry to track population changes in the endangered species.
A note on using this word
The term predates modern fingerprint and facial-recognition 'biometrics,' having originally referred to the statistical study of living organisms.
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biostatistics
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