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mesomorph

n. a constitutional type (somatotype) in Sheldon’s constitutional theory of personality characterized by a muscular, athletic physique, which—according to this theory—is highly correlated with somatotonia. Also called mesomorphic body type. See also body-build index. —mesomorphic adj. —mesomorphy n.

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