Body Height Height A measurement that describes the vertical measurement or distance from the base, or bottom, of the patient, to the top of the patient; this can be taken as the dimension of extension of a patient who cannot stand. ACC/AHA height subjectHeight Body Height OORO BRIDG C164634 Quantitative Concept The vertical measurement or distance from the base to the top of a subject or participant. Body Height CL977857 Patient's height in centimeters PCDC GDC Height