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body type,
the general physical appearance of an individual human body. Three commonly used terms for body types are ectomorph, describing a thin, fragile physique; endomorph, denoting a round, soft body; and mesomorph, indicating a muscular, athletic body of average size. See also asthenic habitus, athletic habitus, ectomorph, endomorph, mesomorph, pyknic. type [tīp] 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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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