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单词 cellulite
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cellulite


cel·lu·lite

C0191600 (sĕl′yə-līt′, -lēt′)n. A fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around the thighs and buttocks.
[French : cellule, cellule; see cellule + -ite, disease (from New Latin -ītis, -itis).]

cellulite

(ˈsɛljʊˌlaɪt) n (Physiology) a name sometimes given to subcutaneous fat alleged to resist dieting[C20: from French, from cellule cell]

cel•lu•lite

(ˈsɛl yəˌlaɪt, -ˌlit)

n. (not used scientifically) lumpy fat deposits, esp. in the thighs and buttocks. [1970–75; < French: formation of fatty deposits under the skin, orig., cellulitis, derivative of cellule cell]

cel·lu·lite

(sĕl′yə-līt′) A deposit of fat, especially around the thighs, that causes dimpling of the skin lying over it.
Thesaurus
Noun1.cellulite - lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.adipose tissue, fatty tissue, fat - a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs; "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold"
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cellulite

cellulite


cellulite

a name sometimes given to subcutaneous fat alleged to resist dieting

cellulite


cel·lu·lite

(sel'yū-līt), 1. Colloquial term for the dimpled surface contour that frequently occurs in the soft tissues of those predisposed, thought to represent aging and pressure changes in the superficial fascia and subcutaneous fat. 2. Synonym(s): lipodystrophy

cellulite

(sĕl′yə-līt′, -lēt′)n. A fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around the thighs and buttocks.
A popular term for cosmetically undesirable subcutaneous layered fat that causes peau d’orange-like dimpling of the skin surface of the buttocks, thighs and hip; cellulite is not an accepted medical term, either clinically or pathologically, as histologic examination reveals 'garden variety' fat and adipocytes
Management Cut fibrous tissue that binds the fat and creates the lumpiness, then inject fat removed elsewhere to smooth the contours; cellulite lift

cellulite

Dermatology A popular term for cosmetically undesirable subcutaneous layered fat that cause peau d'orange-like dimpling of the skin surface; cellulite is not an accepted medical term, either clinically or pathologically, as histologic examination reveals 'garden variety' fat and adipocytes. See Obesity.

cel·lu·lite

(sel'yū-līt) 1. Colloquial term for deposits of fat and fibrous tissue causing dimpling of the overlying skin. 2. Synonym(s): lipoedema.

cellulite

A lay term for the fatty deposits, with connective tissue strand dimpling, around the thighs and buttocks.

Cellulite

Cellulite is dimply skin caused by uneven fat deposits beneath the surface.Mentioned in: Liposuction

Patient discussion about cellulite

Q. What is Cellulitis? I am a bit overweight and have cellulite, does this mean I have Cellulitis? A. Cellulite is a dimpled appearance to your skin. It is harmless. Whereas, Cellulitis is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. Cellulitis appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender, and it may spread rapidly. Skin on lower legs is most commonly affected, though cellulitis can occur anywhere on your body or face. Cellulitis canalso affect tissues underlying the skin and can spread to the lymph nodes and bloodstream. If it is left untreated, it can spread and become life-threatening.

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cellulite


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Words related to cellulite

noun lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc

Related Words

  • adipose tissue
  • fatty tissue
  • fat
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