mesomorph

English

Etymology

Derived from mesoderm +‎ -morph by William Herbert Sheldon.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛsəʊmɔːf/, /ˈmɛzəʊmɔːf/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛzoʊmɔːɹf/, /ˈmɛzəmɔːɹf/
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Noun

mesomorph (plural mesomorphs)

A person with pronounced muscular development and low body fat.
(bodybuilding): Theoretical body type in which a person naturally has lower body fat and greater ability to achieve muscular development than average.

Derived terms

mesomorphic
mesomorphy

See also

Anagrams

morphomes

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