Gynecoid obesity

Gynecoid obesity
A fat distribution generally characteristic of that of a woman, around the hips, etc. Gynecoid means like a woman, womanly, female. The word gynecoid comes from the Greek gyno, gynaikos meaning woman. Gyneco-, gyno-, gyn-, and gyne- are combining forms meaning woman. For examples: {{}}Gynecoid pelvis: A pelvis that is shaped like a woman's. Gynecology: The study of the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts. Gynecomastia: Excessive development of the male breast (so that it is female-like). Male obesity is a fat distribution characteristic of a man, with a paunch, etc.

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gynoid obesity obesity in which fat is localized in the lower half of the body, most frequently seen in women, and having a better prognosis for morbidity and mortality than the android type. Cf. android o.

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