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type A or Type A

adj.

Of or relating to a behavior pattern marked by tenseness, impatience, and aggressiveness, often resulting in stress-related symptoms such as insomnia and indigestion and possibly increasing the risk of heart disease.

One who exhibits this behavior pattern.

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Noun

type A - the blood group whose red cells carry the A antigen

group A, A

blood group, blood type - human blood cells (usually just the red blood cells) that have the same antigens

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