How Do You Spell STEATOPYGOUS?

Pronunciation: [stˌiːtəpˈɪɡəs] (IPA)

Steatopygous is a term that describes individuals with an excessive accumulation of fat in the buttocks and thighs. The spelling of this word can be challenging, but it can be broken down into individual sounds. The word is pronounced /stɪˌtætoʊˈpaɪɡəs/ with emphasis on the second syllable. The "steato-" prefix refers to fat, while "pygous" is derived from the Greek word "pugē," which means buttocks. Steatopygous is a unique medical term that accurately describes a specific condition related to fat accumulation in the body.

STEATOPYGOUS Meaning and Definition

  1. Having excessively fat buttocks.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for STEATOPYGOUS

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Etymology of STEATOPYGOUS

The word steatopygous is derived from two Greek roots: steatos, meaning fat, and pyge, meaning buttocks.

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