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Visceral Adipose Correlation

Meaning

Visceral Adipose Correlation is the clinical assessment of the statistical relationship between the volume of fat stored within the abdominal cavity, surrounding the internal organs (visceral adipose tissue or VAT), and specific metabolic, inflammatory, or hormonal biomarkers. A strong positive correlation between increased VAT and adverse health markers, such as insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and chronic inflammation, is a hallmark of metabolic dysfunction. This correlation serves as a powerful predictive index for cardiometabolic risk.