habitus
[ hab-i-tuh s ]
/ ˈhæb ɪ təs /
noun, plural hab·i·tus.
the physical characteristics of a person, especially appearance and constitution as related to disease.
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Origin of habitus
1885–90; < New Latin, Latin; see habit1
Words nearby habitus
habitual, habitual abortion, habituate, habituation, habitude, habitus, habitué, haboob, habor, habsburg, habu
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British Dictionary definitions for habitus
habitus
/ (ˈhæbɪtəs) /
noun plural -tus
med general physical state, esp with regard to susceptibility to disease
tendency or inclination, esp of plant or animal growth; habit
Word Origin for habitus
C19: from Latin: state, habit
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Medical definitions for habitus
habitus
[ hăb′ĭ-təs ]
n. pl. habitus
The physical and constitutional characteristics of an individual, especially the tendency to develop a certain disease.
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