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Adipose Tissue Redistribution

Meaning

This clinical term refers to the age-related or hormonally mediated shift in the anatomical distribution of body fat. It typically involves a decrease in subcutaneous adipose tissue and a concurrent increase in visceral fat accumulation, particularly around the abdominal organs. This change in fat patterning is a significant indicator of metabolic health risk, often preceding or accompanying insulin resistance and dyslipidemia. Understanding this shift is central to preventative health strategies focused on longevity and endocrine balance.