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Swahili

shuri

SHU-ri

How to say it

SwahilishuriSHU-risoon
Englishsteatopygiasoon
Frenchstéatopygiesoon

Meaning

steatopygia, an anatomical term for pronounced fat accumulation on the buttocks.

Good to know

a specialized anatomical/medical term, not used in everyday conversation.

Examples

  • Daktari alieleza kuhusu shuri darasani.The doctor explained about steatopygia in class.
  • Watafiti walisoma shuri katika makabila fulani.Researchers studied steatopygia in certain ethnic groups.
  • Je, shuri huathiri afya kwa namna yoyote?Does this condition affect health in any way?
  • Hawakujadili shuri kwa undani katika kitabu hicho.They did not discuss the condition in detail in that book.

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