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constitution /con·sti·tu·tion/ (kon″stĭ-too´shun)

1. the make-up or functional habit of the body.constitu´tional

2. the arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

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con·sti·tu·tion (knst-tshn)

n.

1. The physical makeup of the body, including its functions, metabolic processes, reactions to stimuli, and resistance to the attack of pathogenic organisms.

2. The composition or structure of a molecule.

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constitution,

the general bodily health of an individual, expressed by the person's physical and mental ability to function adequately in adverse circumstances.

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constitution [kon″stĭ-too´shun]

1. the make-up or functional habit of the body, determined by the genetic, biochemical, and physiologic endowment of the individual, and modified in great measure by environmental factors.

2. in chemistry, the atoms making up a molecule and the way they are linked, the property that distinguishes a compound from its structural isomers.

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constitution,

n 1. the fundamental components that form a human being or thing.
2. the total configuration of traits, physical and mental, that categorize a person. This compendium will consider both the effects of nature and nurture on that person. See also homeopathic medicine, constitutional; consitutional prescribing, constitution, carbonic; constitution, epidemic; constitution, fluoric; constitution, phosphoric; sensitive type; constitution, sulphuric; susceptibility; and typology.

constitution, carbonic,

n one of the three body types developed by Nebel; consists of squat, stout, often obese people with joint hypolaxity. The homeopathic remedy is calcarea carbonica. Also called
brevilinear constitution. See constitution, fluoric and constitution, phosphoric.

constitution, epidemic,

n inherent qualities of people that make them sensitive to epidemic diseases.

constitution, fluoric,

n the connection between thin undernourished people (ectomorphic body build) with slack ligaments and hyperextensible joints, and the properties of the homeo-pathic remedy, calcarea fluorica. See also constitution, carbonic; constitution; morphology; constitution, phosphoric; constitution, sulphuric; and typology.

constitution, phosphoric,

n category of body typified by being tall, lanky, and flexible and associated with the calcarea phosphorica homeopathic remedies. See also constitution, carbonic; constitution, fluoric; morphology; and constitution, sulphuric.

constitution, sulphuric,

n category of body typified by being balanced and average. Also called
normolinear constitution. See also carbonic constitution, fluoric constitution, phosphoric constitution, and morphology.

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constitution,

n the general makeup of the body as determined by genetic, physiologic, and biochemical factors. An individual's constitution may be markedly influenced by environment.

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constitution

1. the makeup or functional habit of the body.

2. the order in which the atoms of a molecule are joined together.

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constitution

Psychiatry A person's intrinsic physical and psychologic endowment; sometimes used more narrowly to indicate physical inheritance or intellectual potential

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Patient discussion about constitution.

Q. What really constitutes ADD? Don't all kids have short attention spans because they are curious? What I'm saying is. I'm a very curious fellow, so, therefore, I cannot hold my attention to one thing for more than a minute. Does this mean I have ADD?

A. i see your point, i myself is a curious guy myself and couldn't stay focus on anything said in class if it didn't fascinated me. but i actually think i have a slight ADD, maybe you are too :) .
and apparently not everyone are like us, most people can focus if they want too. don't get mixed up ADD exist, can be diagnosed and has an affect on life.

Q. What constitutes a balanced diet to the understanding of a common man? Balanced diet helps in controlling body weight, blood pressure and heart rate. It also enhances the performance of muscles. It keeps us relaxed both physically and mentally. It helps in lowering bad cholesterol. But I am wondering what constitutes a balanced diet to the understanding of a common man?

A. ArthurJuan has given you the basics and that should do, but i want to add wonderful tools i found in the web to give you some idea on if you have good enough nutrition or not.

here is a nice quiz that can give you an idea about your nutrition:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/Ped_3_1x_Nutrition_and_Activity_Quiz.asp
here is a "find a Nutrition Professional" tool:
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_4875_ENU_HTML.htm

take care!