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Visceral Adiposity Mechanisms

Meaning

Visceral adiposity mechanisms describe the complex physiological and molecular pathways that govern the preferential accumulation of adipose tissue around internal organs within the abdominal cavity. This form of central fat deposition is distinct from subcutaneous fat and is highly metabolically active, functioning as a dysregulated endocrine organ that secretes pro-inflammatory adipokines and alters systemic hormone sensitivity. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for mitigating cardiometabolic risk.