steatopygia

noun

ste·​a·​to·​py·​gia ˌstē-a-tə-ˈpi-j(ē-)ə How to pronounce steatopygia (audio)
-ˈpī-
: an accumulation of a large amount of fat on the buttocks
steatopygous adjective
or steatopygic
ˌstē-ə-ˈtä-pə-jik How to pronounce steatopygia (audio)
-tə-ˈpī-jik

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from steat-, stear + Greek pygē buttocks

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steatopygia was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Steatopygia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steatopygia. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

steatopygia

noun
ste·​ato·​py·​gia
ˌstē-ət-ə-ˈpij-ē-ə also stē-ˌat-ō-, -ˈpī-j(ē-)ə
: an accumulation of a large amount of fat on the buttocks
steatopygous adjective
or steatopygic
-ˈpij-ik also -ˈpī-jik
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