bodily makeup
nounUK /ˈbɒdɪli ˈmeɪkʌp/
US /ˈbɑːdɪli ˈmeɪkʌp/
The way a person's or animal's body is built and put together.
The doctor studied the patient's bodily makeup to understand his health.
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2. The natural arrangement of parts that makes up a living body.
Every species has its own bodily makeup that helps it survive.
3. The physical qualities and characteristics of a person's body.
Her strong bodily makeup allowed her to run long distances easily.
4. The combination of organs and tissues that form a body.
Scientists examined the bodily makeup of the tiny insect under a microscope.