Mesomorph

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈmÉ›səʊmɔːf/, /ˈmÉ›zəʊmɔːf/
• US IPA: /ˈmÉ›zoÊŠmɔːrf/, /ˈmÉ›zÉ™mɔːrf/

Origin

Derived from mesoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon.

Full definition of mesomorph

Noun

1. A person with pronounced muscular development and low body fat.
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
• mesomorphy