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Medical dictionary. 2011.
pycnic
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pycnic — var. of PYKNIC. * * * variant of pyknic * * * pycnic same as ↑pyknic * * * pycnic var. pyknic … Useful english dictionary
isopycnic — /uy seuh pik nik/, adj. 1. Also, isopycnal /uy seuh pik nl/. having the same density. n. 2. a line drawn on a map connecting all points having the same density, as of water or air. [1885 90; ISO + pycnic, var. of PYKNIC] * * * … Universalium
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
πυκνικός — ή, ό, Ν φρ. «πυκνικός τύπος» ιατρ. σωματικός ιδιοσυστασιακός τύπος στη βιοτυπολογία τού Κρέτσμερ, ο οποίος χαρακτηρίζεται από μέτριο ανάστημα, πλατύ πρόσωπο, ογκώδη λαιμό και ισχυρό θώρακα και συχνά έχει κυκλοθυμική ιδιοσυγκρασία και φαίνεται ότι … Dictionary of Greek
pyknic — adj. & n. (also pycnic) Anthropol. adj. characterized by a thick neck, large abdomen, and relatively short limbs. n. a person of this bodily type. Etymology: Gk puknos thick … Useful english dictionary
pycn- — combining form or pycno Etymology: Latin, from Greek pykn , pykno , from pyknos; akin to Greek pyka thickly, Albanian puth kiss, Avestan pusā headband; basic meaning: pressed together : close : compact … Useful english dictionary
