mesomorph
nounUK /ˈmɛsəʊmɔːf/ · US /ˈmɛzoʊmɔːɹf/
Etymology Derived from mesoderm + -morph by William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to meso- + -morph.
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A person with pronounced muscular development and low body fat.
- They found that endomorphs had significantly greater asymmetry in arm fat than mesomorphs and ectomorphs. […] They can also achieve mesomorph qualities through resistance training (which builds muscle) and a balanced diet rich in protein.2025 February 4, Laura Schober, “What Does It Mean To Have an Endomorph Body Type?”, in Health:
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Bodybuilding, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A theoretical body type in which a person naturally has lower body fat and greater ability to achieve muscular development than average.
- Derived terms
- mesomorphic, mesomorphous, mesomorphy