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Visceral Adiposity Attenuation

Meaning

The clinical process of actively reducing the quantity of visceral fat, which is the metabolically active adipose tissue stored deep within the abdominal cavity, closely surrounding internal organs. This attenuation is a critical therapeutic goal because excess visceral adiposity is strongly correlated with systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, and detrimental changes in the production and clearance of key hormones. Successful reduction of this specific fat depot significantly improves overall cardiometabolic and endocrine health. It represents a targeted approach to metabolic risk reduction.