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Visceral Adiposity Accumulation

Meaning

Visceral Adiposity Accumulation describes the pathological deposition of excess fat tissue specifically within the abdominal cavity, surrounding internal organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. This type of fat is metabolically active and secretes numerous pro-inflammatory adipokines and hormones, establishing a critical link between body composition and systemic disease risk. Clinically, its measurement is a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular and metabolic syndrome risk than body mass index alone.