Definition of cellulite
: deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue (as in the thighs, hips, and buttocks) that give a puckered and dimpled appearance to the skin surface
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The answer is that no one should have to feel ashamed of having cellulite.
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Johnson wanted to challenge herself—and other women like her—to accept her cellulite this summer.
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Splash Remember back in April when Kim Kardashian was photographed on her Mexican vacation with her cellulite on full display?
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Cellulite is totally natural, and as such, there's a social media movement at work encouraging people to embrace cellulite without shame.
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Cryotherapy, an anti-inflammatory treatment, is the latest West Coast craze to treat muscle pain, reduce cellulite, and more.
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The benefits of adding water to workouts include increased range of motion to joints, improved weight loss, the alleviation of muscle soreness and a reduction in the appearance of cellulite, according to Ybarra.
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Rolling also stimulates the lymphatic system to help flush toxins, get rid of bloating, and even reduce cellulite.
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Last week, the 29-year-old model and body positive activist shared shots from her unedited booty-baring nude photoshoot for V magazine, proudly displaying her cellulite, nipples and backside to the world in her first nude shoot ever.
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Origin and Etymology of cellulite
French, literally, accumulation of subcutaneous fat, cellulitis, from cellule cell + -ite -itis
CELLULITE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of cellulite for English Language Learners
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: fat that is close to the surface of the skin and that makes the skin slightly bumpy
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