mesomorphic

adjective

me·so·mor·phic | \ ˌme-zə-ˈmȯr-fik

, ˌmē-, -sə- \

Definition of mesomorphic

1 : of or relating to the component in W. H. Sheldon's classification of body types that measures especially the degree of muscularity and bone development

2 : having a husky muscular body build

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the shot put, hammer throw, and other field events for which mesomorphic athletes are well-suited

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“Mesomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesomorphic. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.

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mesomorphic

adjective

me·so·mor·phic | \ ˌmez-ə-ˈmȯr-fik

, ˌmēz-

, ˌmēs-, ˌmes- \

Medical Definition of mesomorphic

1 also mesomorphous \ -fəs

\ : relating to, existing in, or being an intermediate state (as of a semicrystalline condition characteristic of liquid crystals) — compare nematic, smectic

2a : of or relating to the component in W. H. Sheldon's classification of body types that measures especially the degree of muscularity and bone development — compare ectomorphic sense 1, endomorphic sense 1

b : having a husky muscular body build — compare ectomorphic sense 2, endomorphic sense 2