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Gynoid obesity

Excess body fat that accumulates around hips and thighs.

Also: Pear-shaped obesity

Pattern of fat distribution predominating in the lower body, more common in women. Generally associated with lower cardiometabolic risk than android (central) obesity.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary

    Pattern of fat distribution predominating in the lower body, more common in women. Generally associated with lower cardiometabolic risk than android (central) obesity.

Related terms

Android obesity