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mesomorph

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛsəʊmɔːf/ / /ˈmɛzəʊmɔːf/ / /ˈmɛzoʊmɔːɹf/

noun

Etymology: Derived from mesoderm + -morph by William Herbert Sheldon. Equivalent to meso- + -morph.

  1. 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.

  2. Theoretical body type in which a person naturally has lower body fat and greater ability to achieve muscular development than average.