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سلولیت (تجمع چربی)

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سلولیت (تجمع چربی)

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Also known as cellulitis

Cellulite () or gynoid lipodystrophy (GLD) is the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that manifests as skin dimpling and nodularity, often on the pelvic region (specifically the buttocks), lower limbs, and abdomen. Cellulite occurs in most postpubescent females. A review gives a prevalence of 85–98% of women of European descent, but it is considerably less common in women of East Asian descent. It is believed to be physiological rather than pathological. It can result from a complex combination of factors, including diet, sedentary lifestyle, hormonal balance, or h

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Medical condition (new).name
Cellulite
Medical condition (new).synonyms
Adiposis edematosa, dermopanniculosis deformans, status protrusus cutis, gynoid lipodystrophy, orange peel syndrome
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Dimpled appearance of cellulite.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption
The dimpled appearance of cellulite
Medical condition (new).field
Plastic surgery

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