hypersthenic
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hy·per·sthen·ic
(hī'pĕr-sthen'ik),Pertaining to or marked by hypersthenia.
hypersthenic
[hī′pərsthen′ik]
1 pertaining to a condition of excessive strength or tonicity of the body or a body part.
2 pertaining to a body type characterized by massive proportions.
hy·per·sthen·ic
(hī'pĕr-sthen'ik)1. Pertaining to or marked by hypersthenia.
2. Pertaining to a habitus characterized by marked overdevelopment of skeletal muscle.
hypersthenic
(hī″pĕr-sthĕn′ĭk)1. Denoting excessive strength or tension.
2. Denoting a body habitus characterized by a broad, deep thorax, short thoracic cavity, and a large abdominal cavity; a massive build.