endomorph
Pronunciation: /ˈɛndəʊmɔːf/
The English word “endomorph” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another
- A person of the endomorphic physical type, characterised by big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs and a naturally high degree of body fat, especially around the midsection.
- A person having a theoretical body type with slow metabolism in which weight is gained easily, but fat levels are hard to reduce. Endomorphic bodybuilders tend to be the most massive.
Etymology
(physical type): Derived from endoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to endo- + -morph.
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