steatopygia
noun
-ˈpī-\
Definition of steatopygia
: an excessive development of fat on the buttocks that occurs chiefly among women of some African peoples and especially the Khoisan
Other Words from steatopygia
-ˈpī-
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or
steatopygic
\ˌstē-ə-ˈtä-pə-jik,
-tə-ˈpī-jik
\
adjective
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steatopygia
nounMedical Definition of steatopygia
: an accumulation of a large amount of fat on the buttocks
Other Words from steatopygia
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or
steatopygic
\-ˈpij-ik also -ˈpī-jik
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adjective
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