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somatotonia

somatotonia

n. the personality type that, according to Sheldon’s constitutional theory of personality, is associated with a mesomorphic physique (see mesomorph). Somatotonia is characterized by a tendency toward energetic activity, physical courage, and love of power. —somatotonic adj.

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