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en·do·mor·phic

 (ĕn′də-môr′fĭk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to an endomorph.
2. Created through endomorphism.
[endo(derm) + -morphic.]
en′do·mor′phy n.
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en•do•mor•phic

(ˌɛn dəˈmɔr fɪk)

adj.
1. Mineral.
a. occurring in the form of an endomorph.
b. pertaining to endomorphs.
c. taking place within a rock mass.
2. having a heavy body build roughly characterized by the relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic endoderm (contrasted with ectomorphic, mesomorphic).
[1885–90; < French endomorphique; see endo-, -morphic]
en′do•mor`phy, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.endomorphic - having a squat and fleshy build; "a pyknic practical joke"
pyknic
fat - having an (over)abundance of flesh; "he hadn't remembered how fat she was"
ectomorphic - having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs
mesomorphic, muscular - having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
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endomorphic

adj → pyknisch
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