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Gluteofemoral Fat Distribution

Meaning

Gluteofemoral Fat Distribution refers to the preferential accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue around the buttocks and thighs, creating a characteristic “pear-shaped” body profile. This specific fat depot is physiologically distinct from visceral (abdominal) fat, often demonstrating a more favorable metabolic profile due to its higher capacity for safe lipid storage and different adipokine secretion patterns. In clinical endocrinology, this distribution pattern is typically associated with lower cardiometabolic risk compared to android or visceral fat accumulation.