habit of body

The term "habit of body" is often used in medical contexts to describe the overall physical condition or tendencies of an individual.

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Definition

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(formal, technical)The general physical state or constitution of a person's body.

Example

  • The doctor's diagnosis took into account the patient's habit of body.

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(formal, technical)An inherent physical tendency or weakness in an individual.

Example

  • His habit of body made him prone to respiratory infections.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "habit of body":

bodily functionwarm bodybody part