mesomorph

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛsəʊmɔːf/, /ˈmɛzəʊmɔːf/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛzoʊmɔːɹf/, /ˈmɛzəmɔːɹf/

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Noun

mesomorph (plural mesomorphs)

1. A person with pronounced muscular development and low body fat.
   • 2025 February 4, Laura Schober, “What Does It Mean To Have an Endomorph Body Type?”, in Health‎:

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

Derived terms

• mesomorphic
• mesomorphous
• mesomorphy

See also

• ectomorph
• endomorph

Anagrams

• morphomes