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somatotype

/ˌsɒməˈtaɪp/ noun · British & US
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What does somatotype mean?

noun

A classification of body types based on the proportions of body fat, muscle, and bone, developed by William H. Sheldon. It is used to describe the physical characteristics of an individual.

Example

"The doctor used the somatotype system to classify her patients into different body types."

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