steatopygy

/stɛtəˈpɪdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissue, often resulting in a rounded or bulbous appearance of the body, especially the buttocks and thighs.

“The patient’s steatopygy made her mobility difficult and painful.”

Synonyms

  • hypertrophy
  • lipodystrophy
  • obesity

Antonyms

  • atrophied
  • skeletal