Definition of cellulite Cellulite
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What does cellulite mean?
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NounPlural: cellulites |
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| cellulite - lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc. |
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- cellulite (Noun)
The dimpled appearance of skin caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous adipose tissue .
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cellulite
Lumpy fat deposits, esp. in the thighs and buttocks.
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Cellulite is a dimpled appearance of the skin, these are irregular fat cells and toxins trapped under the skin which the body has failed to eliminate. 90% of women around the world experience cellulite during their life. It is more common for a woman to develop cellulite on the thighs, buttocks and the abdomen. Cellulite often appears in women and is rarely seen in men.
Cellulite is not related to cellulitis which is a spreading bacterial infection of the skin.
Cellulite has nothing to do with being overweight, slim people as well as overweight ones can be affected. In fact, many slim women have cellulite.
Genetics.
There are numerous causes of cellulite, such as genes and heredity; genes are the actual cause of cellulite. Some people simply have more fat cells, weak veins, fragile lymphatic vessels, poor circulation or hormonal sensitivity.
Hormonal factors.
Hormones are one of the main causes of cellulite. Cellulite is developed during the hormonal changes like puberty, menopause and pregnancy, and it also tends to worsen with age.
Lifestyle.
An unhealthy lifestyle also leads to cellulite formation. Smoking; lack of exercise; tight clothes; high heeled shoes; an inactive lifestyle; medication, diet pills, oral contraceptives, birth control pills; high stress lifestyle, anxiety and depression are the principal causes of cellulite development.
Diet.
A healthy diet plays a dominant role in a person’s life. A poor diet consisting of processed foods, alcohol and caffeine; crash
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🔤- cellulite, noun, singular of cellulites.
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