Type B
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a pattern of behavior characterized by an unhurried, patient, tolerant manner, an ability to relax easily, and amiability, and possibly associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.
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of or relating to a person who exhibits Type B behavior.
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UniQure now plans to request a Type B meeting in the second quarter to discuss potential study design approaches.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
The vaccine protects against three varieties of the flu—two type A and one type B. Type B viruses can hit children hard and usually peak later in the season.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
Type A is the next most popular for mosquitoes, followed by Type B, according to research published by the US National Library of Medicine.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023
Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge There are only two ports on this camera: a USB-C port and a CFexpress Type B slot.
From The Verge • Sep. 8, 2022
It was a routine that worked well until February 1939, when Japan introduced the Type B cipher machine.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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