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body type ThesaurusNoun | 1. | body type - a category of physiquesomatotypebody-build, build, physique, habitus - constitution of the human bodyasthenic type, ectomorphy - slender, weak, and lightweightendomorphy, pyknic type - round, fat, and heavyathletic type, mesomorphy - muscular and big-boned |
body type
body typeThe typeface and size commonly used for text in paragraph copy. Traditional body type is Times Roman in 10 or 12 points.body type
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 typing" >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.body typeClassification of the human body according to muscle and fat distribution. See: ectomorph; endomorph; mesomorph; somatotypeSee also: typeBody Type
Body TypeThe primary text of a print advertisement. Body type gives information about the product in the ad. It is generally large and easy to read so as many people as possible see it. It is also called body copy or body text.body type Related to body type: endomorphSynonyms for body typenoun a category of physiqueSynonymsRelated Words- body-build
- build
- physique
- habitus
- asthenic type
- ectomorphy
- endomorphy
- pyknic type
- athletic type
- mesomorphy
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