somatotype
/ˈsoʊmətoʊˌtaɪp/
noun
- A person's body type or build, especially as classified into categories like ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph.
- Athletes in different sports often have a specific somatotype that gives them an advantage.
- The fitness trainer explained how your somatotype can influence your response to exercise.
- His somatotype is naturally lean and slender, making him a good distance runner.