- pyknic body build
- pyknischer Körperbau m
Fachwörterbuch Medizin Englisch-Deutsch. 2013.
pyknic body build
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body type — noun a category of physique • Syn: ↑somatotype • Hypernyms: ↑physique, ↑build, ↑body build, ↑habitus • Hyponyms: ↑asthenic type, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pyknic — Denoting a constitutional body type characterized by well rounded external contours and ample body cavities; virtually synonymous with endomorphic. [G. pyknos, thick] * * * pyk·nic also pyc·nic pik nik adj characterized by shortness of stature,… … Medical dictionary
pyknic — /pik nik/, Psychol. adj. 1. (of a physical type) having a fat, rounded build or body structure. Cf. asthenic (def. 2), athletic (def. 5). n. 2. a person of the pyknic type. [1920 25; < Gk pykn(ós) thick + IC] * * * … Universalium
pyknic — pyk•nic [[t]ˈpɪk nɪk[/t]] adj. 1) phl (of a physical type) having a fat, rounded build or body structure 2) phl a person of the pyknic type • Etymology: 1920–25; < Gk pykn(ós) thick + ic … From formal English to slang
Kretschmer, Ernst — born Oct. 8, 1888, Wüstenrot, Ger. died Feb. 8, 1964, Tübingen, W.Ger. German psychiatrist. In his best known work, Physique and Character (1921), he attempted to correlate body build and physical constitution with character and mental illness,… … Universalium
personality — /perr seuh nal i tee/, n., pl. personalities. 1. the visible aspect of one s character as it impresses others: He has a pleasing personality. 2. a person as an embodiment of a collection of qualities: He is a curious personality. 3. Psychol. a.… … Universalium
endomorphic — adjective having a squat and fleshy build a pyknic practical joke • Syn: ↑pyknic • Ant: ↑mesomorphic, ↑ectomorphic • See Also: ↑fat * * * … Useful english dictionary
amplosome — ˈampləˌsōm noun ( s) Etymology: Latin amplus large, ample + English o + some more at ample : a body of endomorphic build : an endomorphic or pyknic individual * * * amplosome /amˈplə sōm/ noun The short or stocky type of human figure ORIGIN: L… … Useful english dictionary
asthenic — /as then ik/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by asthenia; weak. 2. (of a physical type) having a slight build or slender body structure. Cf. athletic (def. 5), pyknic (def. 1). n. 3. a person of the asthenic type. [1780 90; < Gk… … Universalium
athletic — athletically, adv. athleticism /ath let euh siz euhm/, n. /ath let ik/, adj. 1. physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports: an athletic child. 2. of, like, or befitting an athlete. 3. of or pertaining to athletes; involving the use … Universalium
