somatotype

n. the body build or physique of a person, particularly as it relates to his or her temperament or behavioral characteristics (see constitutional type). Numerous categories of somatotypes have been proposed by various investigators since ancient times. The classification of individuals in this way is called somatotypology.

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February 2nd 2025

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