steatopyga

/stɪˌtoʊpɪˈɡɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the posterior region of the body, typically resulting in a distinctive shape.

“The humpback whale’s steatopyga was an adaptation for survival in cold waters.”

Synonyms

  • corpulence
  • obesity

Antonyms

  • lean
  • slenderness