mesomorphic

Definitions of mesomorphic
  1. adjective
    having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer
    synonyms: muscular
    athletic
    having a sturdy and well proportioned body
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    antonyms:
    ectomorphic
    having a build with little fat or muscle but with long limbs
    endomorphic
    having a squat and fleshy build
    asthenic
    having a slender physique
    fat
    having an (over)abundance of flesh
    lean, thin
    lacking excess flesh
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