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endomorph

Term: endomorph

Literally meaning: inner form

Origin: Anc Greek

ενδο-/endo-(compining form that denotes: inside, internal, within)
+ μορφή/morphe(=shape, form)

Coined.History
The term was coined by William Sheldon, who supported that the size and shape of a individual’s  body were indicators of  personality. 

Definition
Endomorph is a somatotype (physical type) which is characterized by roundness and fatty mass due to predominance of tissue derived by endoderm.

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