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habitus

Pronunciation: /ˈhabɪtəs/
Definition of habitus

noun

[mass noun] chiefly Medicine & Psychology
  • general constitution, especially physical build.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin

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Definition of habitus in the US English dictionary
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