- mesomorphic
- bull-necked ull"-necked`, a. Having a short, thick and muscular neck like that of a bull. --Sir W. Scott. [Narrower terms: {mesomorphic}] [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
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mesomorphic — [mes΄ə môr′fik, mez΄ə môr′fik] adj. 1. [ MESO + MORPHIC] of a state intermediate between the liquid and the crystalline; of or like liquid crystal 2. [ MESO(DERM) + MORPHIC] designating or of the muscular physical type, characterized by… … English World dictionary
mesomorphic — adjective /ˌmɛzəˈmɔɹfɪk,ˌmɛsəˈmɔɹfɪk/ a) Of or pertaining to a mesomorph. For instance, compared to the typical ectomorphic or endomorphic child, the mesomorphic boy or girl may have more energy and a greater motivation for vigorous play with… … Wiktionary
mesomorphic phase — Mesomorphic Phase Мезоморфная фаза Жидко кристаллическая фаза, Жидкий кристалл … Толковый англо-русский словарь по нанотехнологии. - М.
mesomorphic state — mezomorfinė būsena statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Būsena, kurioje medžiagos tvarkumo laipsnis – tarpinis tarp skystosios ir kristalinės būsenos. atitikmenys: angl. mesomorphic state; mesophase rus. мезоморфное состояние; мезофаза ryšiai:… … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
mesomorphic — adjective Etymology: mesoderm + morphic; from the predominance in such types of structures developed from the mesoderm Date: 1940 1. of or relating to the component in W. H. Sheldon s classification of body types that measures especially the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
mesomorphic — mesomorphism, n. mesomorphy, n. /mez euh mawr fik, mes , mee zeuh , seuh /, adj. 1. pertaining to or having a muscular or sturdy body build characterized by the relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic mesoderm (contrasted… … Universalium
mesomorphic — Relating to mesomorphs. * * * me·so·mor·phic .mez ə mȯr fik, .mēz , .mēs , .mes adj 1) also me·so·mor·phous fəs relating to, existing in, or being an intermediate state (as of a semicrystalline condition characteristic of liquid crystals)… … Medical dictionary
mesomorphic — adj. having a strong and muscular body structure (Psychology); pertaining to an intermediate state (Physical Chemistry) mezəʊ mÉ”rfɪk / mesəʊmÉ”Ëfɪk … English contemporary dictionary
mesomorphic — meso·mor·phic … English syllables
mesomorphic — adj. describing a body type that has a well developed skeletal and muscular structure and a sturdy upright posture. Derivatives: mesomorph n. mesomorphy n … The new mediacal dictionary
