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PERIPHERAL OBESITY [1 record]

Record 1 2021-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dietetics
  • Hygiene and Health
DEF

Excess storage of fat located primarily in the buttocks and thighs.

Key term(s)
  • gynaecoid obesity

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diététique
  • Hygiène et santé
DEF

Obésité prédominant sur la partie inférieure du corps.

CONT

Dans l'obésité dite gynoïde parce que plus fréquente chez la femme, les dépôts graisseux sont principalement abondants à la partie inférieure du corps, hypogastre, fesses, cuisses, jambes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dietética
  • Higiene y Salud
DEF

[...] depósito excesivo de grasa [...] predominante en la mitad inferior del organismo, especialmente la región pélvica, los glúteos y los muslos.

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