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That in an individual’s makeup which is determined after conception; the acquired constitution. Later heaven is considered to be governed by the spleen and stomach, which as the source of engendering transformation produce from food what is required for the growth of the body and maintenance of its activities.

Etymology

Chinese: 后 hòu, after, later; 天 tiān, heaven, i.e., that upon which life depends.

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