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body_surface_area

Calculate Body Surface Area (BSA) from weight and height using Mosteller, Du Bois, or Haycock formulas.

Instructions

Calculate Body Surface Area (BSA) using various formulas.

Parameters:
    weight — Weight in kg.
    height — Height in cm.
    formula — 'mosteller' (default), 'du-bois', or 'haycock'.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
weightYes
heightYes
formulaNomosteller

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior2/5

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Conciseness5/5

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Completeness4/5

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Given the existence of an output schema, the description does not need to detail return values. It adequately covers input parameters and purpose. Minor missing details like unit clarity or formula validation but sufficient for a simple calc tool.

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Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description provides meaningful details for each parameter: weight in kg, height in cm, and formula options with defaults. This adds value beyond the schema titles, though constraints or formatting guidance are missing.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool's action ('Calculate BSA') and resource ('Body Surface Area'), with specific mention of multiple formulas, distinguishing it from sibling tools like BMI or BMR calculators.

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