noun
- fat deposits beneath the skin that give it a dimpled, lumpy appearance, especially on the thighs and buttocks
Usage: medical/cosmetic term
Examples
- Many women develop cellulite as they age.
- The cream claims to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
- Cellulite is more common in women than in men.
- Exercise and proper diet may help minimize cellulite.
- The dimpled texture of cellulite is caused by fat pushing through connective tissue.
- She was self-conscious about the cellulite on her legs.