endomorph

endomorph

n. a constitutional type (somatotype) in Sheldon’s constitutional theory of personality characterized by a soft, round physique, which—according to this theory—is highly correlated with viscerotonia. Also called endomorphic body type. —endomorphic adj. —endomorphy n.

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