type

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the general or prevailing character of any particular case, such as of a disease, person, or substance.

type A a behavior pattern characterized by excessive competitiveness and aggressiveness. See type A behavior.

asthenic type a constitutional type marked by a slender body, long neck, long, flat chest and abdomen, and poor muscular development.

athletic type a constitutional type marked by broad shoulders, deep chest, flat abdomen, thick neck, and good muscular development.

blood type

1. blood group.

2. the phenotype of an individual with respect to a blood group system.

body type (constitutional type) a constellation of traits related to body build.

phage type a subgroup of a bacterial species susceptible to a particular bacteriophage and demonstrated by phage typing. Called also lysotype and phagotype.

pyknic type a constitutional type marked by rounded body, large chest, thick shoulders, broad head, and short neck.

body type

Fringe endocrinology
A hypothesis advanced in 1983 by an American physician, Elliot Abravanel, MD, that a person’s body type is a function of the dominant endocrine organ, and that each type of person craves and overeats certain foods in an effort to stimulate that organ; according to this hypothesis, there are various forms of obesity and the role of the physician treating obesity is to determine the patient’s body type and tailor a diet and exercise plan that addresses the person’s body type.

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Other researchers have also noted the prevalence of disordered eating among fashion models (e.g., Brenner & Cunningham, 1992) and the severe health risks associated with achieving a very thin body type. Women whose body fat falls below 22% are much more susceptible to infertility, amenorrhea, ovarian and endometrial cancer, and osteoporosis (Seid, 1989).

The influence of fashion magazines on the body image satisfaction of college women: an exploratory analysis

"The first thing we would do for a client is give them a pulse reading and analyse their body type."

Quest for a balanced life

While endomorphs have a harder time than other body types in losing fat, this can be done with some extra effort.

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In a separate study of 112 readers, almost half complained strongly about the difficulty of reading sans serif body type.

Serif wins again

We all fit into one of these categories - and with the body type comes a range of abilities which make us more suited to some sports than others.

IT'S JUST YOUR BOD LUCK!

The only photographs in the book come early, in the "constitutional' section; five blindfolded male nudes are lined up, and from the contrast of their body types we are supposed to learn that "mesomorphs deficient in ectomorphy'-- that is, well-muscled, non-lanky young men-- are more likely to turn to crime.

Crime and human nature

In plainspeak, a dress can be disreputably difficult to pull off, depending on your body type. Wear a balloon frock on big bums and you end up looking stodgy.

Nice dress, wrong body (don't let t happen to you )

According to Harrell, attitudes, unlike height or body type, are developed, not predetermined, and can be changed.

The healing power of laughter: liberal doses of humor are a proven prescription for wellness. (Attitude Enhancement)

If you have never done yoga before, keep in mind your age, your lifestyle regarding fitness and flexibility, and your body type, for these are factors that affect one's ability to do yoga with ease.

Yoga for gardeners: reverse gardeners back with these backbends from Karen M. Thomson, RYT

In fact, you can often spot the distance runner by their characteristic body type: slim, lean, speed and endurance machines.

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A reader wrote Writing That Works that she uses Bookman for her body type but was told it was an old fashioned font.

All classic fonts aren't necessarily old fashioned