Type A

noun Psychology.

of or pertaining to a pattern of behavior characterized by competitiveness, a sense of urgency, impatience, perfectionism, and assertiveness, and possibly associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

of or pertaining to a person who exhibits Type A behavior.

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type a
noun
the blood group whose red cells carry the A antigen [syn: A]

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