endomorphic

endomorphic
Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an endomorph.

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en·do·mor·phic .en-də-'mȯr-fik adj
1) of or relating to the component in W. H. Sheldon's classification of body types that measures the degree to which the digestive viscera are massive and the body build rounded and soft
2) having a heavy rounded body build often with a marked tendency to become fat compare ECTOMORPHIC (2), MESOMORPHIC (2b)
en·do·mor·phy 'en-də-.mȯr-fē n, pl -phies

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adj.
describing a body type that is relatively fat, with highly developed viscera and weak muscular and skeletal development.
endomorph n.
endomorphy n.

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