Körperbaus
Körperbaus is a term encountered occasionally in German-language writing as a form related to the concept of body construction. The standard noun is Körperbau (singular) and its plural Körperbauten; the form Körperbaus is not common and is typically a genitive form des Körperbaus or a misspelling. In general, Körperbau refers to the external morphology of a living being—the arrangement of bones, muscles, and tissues that determine form and proportions.
Applications: In biology and anthropology, the Körperbau describes morphological characteristics used to compare species or individuals.
Spelling and usage: Because standard German uses Körperbau as a compound, the standalone "Körperbaus" is uncommon;