mesomorphic

adjective

having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer

Roots

mesosmeso- · Greek · middle, intermediate morphemorph- · Greek · form, shape ikos-ic · Greek · pertaining to

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