| ectomorph | A constitutional body type or build (biotype or somatotype) in which tissues originating from the ectoderm predominate; from a morphological standpoint, the limbs predominate over the trunk. Synonym: longitype. Origin: ecto-+ G. Morphe, form (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ectomorphic | Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an ectomorph. (05 Mar 2000) |