Cellulite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsɛl.jʊ.laɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cellulite is a noun meaning (pathology, informal) Skin dimpling caused by the herniation (protrusion) of subcutaneous adipose tissue (fat within connective tissue), especially on the pelvic area of women.
Meaning
(pathology, informal) Skin dimpling caused by the herniation (protrusion) of subcutaneous adipose tissue (fat within connective tissue), especially on the pelvic area of women.
Word Forms
- cellulites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cellulitis, adiposis, lipedema, adipositis, adipopexis, lipohypertrophy.
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