type B

adjective

Definition of type B

: relating to, characteristic of, having, or being a personality that is marked by a lack of aggressiveness and tension and that has been implicated by some studies as a factor decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease type B behavior

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The first known use of type B was in 1976

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type B

adjective

Medical Definition of type B

(Entry 1 of 2)

: relating to, characteristic of, having, or being a personality that is marked by a lack of excessive aggressiveness and tension and that has been implicated by some studies as a factor reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease type B behavior

type B

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Medical Definition of type B (Entry 2 of 2)

: an individual with a type B personality

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