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ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph


(EK-tuh- mawrf) A person whose body structure is dominated by the outer skin and the nervous system. Ectomorphs are thin and have a large skin surface relative to their weight. Endomorphs are heavy and flabby, and mesomorphs are sturdy and strong, with highly developed bones and muscles.	1

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