endomorph

endomorph definition - medical

en·do·morph (ĕnˈdə-môrfˌ)

noun
An individual having a body build characterized by relative prominence of the abdomen and other soft body parts developed from the embryonic endodermal layer.

Related Forms:

  • enˌdo·morˈphic adjective

Related Forms:

  • enˈdo·morˌphy noun

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