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gynecoid adjective anatomy specializeduk /ˈɡaɪ.nə.kɔɪd/ us /ˈɡaɪ.nə.kɔɪd/ used to describe the rounded pelvis(= the bones that form the bowl-shaped structure below the waist, at the top of the legs) of human females: The gynecoid pelvis is thought to be the most favourable pelvis type for a vaginal birth. Gynecoid obesity, where fat is distributed to thighs and buttocks, is associated with pregnancy. The greatest dimension of the typical gynecoid pelvis is the transverse diameter. A gynecoid pelvis has a nearly circular pelvic inlet. Medical risks are decreased in individuals with gynecoid fat distribution compared to those with the android pattern. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Bone structures acetabular acetabulum acromial acromioclavicular acromion foramen magnum frontal bone glenoid gnathic hamate osteophyte osteotomy parietal parietal bone pectoral girdle TMJ trapezoidal triquetrum true rib tubercle |