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cellulite

Skin dimpling condition in most postpubescent females

Also known as cellulitis

Instance of: anatomical variation
Subclass of: gynoid fat distribution

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Cellulite or gynoid lipodystrophy (GLD) is the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that manifests as skin dimpling and nodularity, often on the pelvic region, lower limbs, and abdomen. Cellulite occurs in most postpubescent females. A review gives a prevalence of 85–98% of women of European descent, but it is considerably less common in women of East Asian descent. It is believed to be physiological rather than pathological. It can result from a complex combination of factors, including diet, sedentary lifestyle, hormonal balance, or heredity, among others. It is not specific to females, but it is more common in females than in males.

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Different from: cellulitis

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