In relation to body build, means short and stocky.
Body type characterized by a large block-shaped body, wider at hips and abdominals, a predominance of fat tissue but not necessarily obese.
One with endomorphy traits.
Person whose body tends to be more heavily developed in the torso than in the limbs, with fat accumulations giving the body a generally round and soft appearance {compare ectomorph; mesomorph).
A person with a body build marked by predominance of tissues derived from the endoderm.
The prevalence of plump curves and prominent gut regions appears to be significant.
This term was previously used to describe a person who had distinct physical characteristics such as a round head and a large stomach. Their arms and legs were typically short with slim wrists and ankles. They usually exhibited weak muscle and skeletal development, and carried a high percentage of body fat.