endomorph

English

Etymology

(physical type): Derived from endoderm +‎ -morph from William Herbert Sheldon.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɛndəʊmɔːf/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈɛndoʊmɔːɹf/, /ˈɛndəmɔːɹf/

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Noun

endomorph (plural endomorphs)

1. A mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another
2. 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.
3. (bodybuilding) 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.

Derived terms

• endomorphic
• endomorphy

See also

• ectomorph
• mesomorph