endomorphic
adjective
en·do·mor·phic
ˌen-də-ˈmȯr-fik 
1
: of or relating to the component in W. H. Sheldon's classification of body types that measures the massiveness of the digestive viscera and the body's degree of roundedness and softness
2
: having a heavy rounded body build often with a marked tendency to become fat
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endomorphic
adjective
en·do·mor·phic
ˌen-də-ˈmȯr-fik
1
: of or relating to the component in W. H. Sheldon's classification of body types that measures the degree to which the digestive viscera are massive and the body build rounded and soft compare ectomorphic sense 1, mesomorphic sense 2a
2
: having a heavy rounded body build often with a marked tendency to become overweight compare ectomorphic sense 2, mesomorphic sense 2b
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