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so·mat·o·type (s

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The structure or build of a person, especially to the extent to which it exhibits the characteristics of an ectomorph, an endomorph, or a mesomorph.

so·mato·typic (-t

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somatotype [ˈsəʊmətəˌtaɪp]

(Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) a type or classification of physique or body build See endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph

somatotype

a particular type of human physique. Cf. ectomorphy, endomorphy, mesomorphy.

See also: Body, Human

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Noun

somatotype - a category of physique

body type

body-build, build, physique, habitus - constitution of the human body

asthenic type, ectomorphy - slender, weak, and lightweight

endomorphy, pyknic type - round, fat, and heavy

athletic type, mesomorphy - muscular and big-boned

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somatotype (redirected from Ectomorphic body type)

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