pimelosis

pimelosis

An obsolete, nonspecific term for any condition characterised by an accumulation or proliferation of fatty tissue—e.g., lipomatosis, steatosis.

pimelosis

(pĭm″ĕ-lō′sĭs) [″ + osis, condition] 1. Conversion into fat.2. Fatty degeneration of any tissue.3. Obesity.