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'''Endomorph''', '''endomorphic''',<ref name="Endomorphic"></ref> and '''endomorphism''' can refer to:
* One of the three ]s, or animal body-types, that contains high body fat, and that gains weight easily (the other two are ] and ])

The body of the extreme endomorph is round and soft. The physique presents the ] that much of the mass has been concentrated in the ] area. This may or may not be true. The arms and legs of the extreme endomorph are short in length and taper. This may give the appearance of stockiness. The hands and feet of the endomorph are comparatively small, and the upper arms and thighs are often more developed than the lower parts of the arms or legs. The body has a high waist.<ref>http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/bodytypeinformation.html</ref>

==Measurements of physique==
An endomorphic person (7-1-1) is generally stocky, with a large round body, a short thick neck, short arms and legs, and with a tendency to store body fat. Sports people tend not to be in this category, being either more mesomorphic or ectomorphic. Generally, endomorphs rate poorly on physical ]s and so make poor athletes. Still, it is possible that someone who is rated as an endomorph can modify their rating though ] and ] to become more mesomorphic. The calculation for the endomorphy rating is based only on the sum of 3 skinfolds (triceps, subscap, supraspinale), corrected for height. Therefore, the higher the skinfolds, the higher your endomorphy score.<ref>http://www.topendsports.com/testing/somatotype.htm</ref>

==Characteristics==
*have higher ] percentage<ref>http://www.superskinnyme.com/ectomorph-body-type.html</ref>
*larger frame, bone structure
*efficient metabolism
*slender shoulders, slanted forward
*difficulty losing body fat
*pear or apple shaped figure
*fall asleep much easier
*Gains muscle and fat very easily<ref>http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph.html</ref>
*Round physique

==Variations of an endomorph==
===Endo-mesomorphs===
Have the muscular strong looking bodies of a mesomorph, but the tendency to carry extra ] like the endomorph. They will easily put on body fat, but find it very easy to build ]. They are generally attracted to sports that require strength and a bit more endurance.<ref>http://www.healthybalancefitness.com.au/2010/11/stop-the-battle-what-you-can-and-cant-change-about-your-body/</ref>

===Endo-ectomorphs===
Generally have the smaller, narrow frame of the Ectomorph, with the softness and ability to store fat of the Endomorph.

==Other definition==
'''Endomorphism''' can also refer to a mathematical concept:
* In category theory, something pertaining to or related by an ]

==References==
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