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somatotype

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so·mat·o·type  (s-mt-tp, sm-t-)
n.
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 (-tpk) adj.
somatotype [ˈsəʊmətəˌtaɪp]
n
(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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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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