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Somototype

Description:

Somototype is a term used in the field of anthropology to describe the classification of human body types based on certain physical characteristics. It categorizes individuals into three main somototypes: ectomorphs, mesomorphs, and endomorphs. Understanding someone's somototype helps in assessing their body composition and potential health risks.

Sample Sentences:

1. His tall stature and slender frame suggest he may be an ectomorph, as per his somatotype.
2. Athletes with a mesomorph somatotype tend to excel in sports requiring strength and power.
3. Individuals with an endomorph somatotype often struggle with maintaining a healthy weight.

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