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Lipodystrophy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A collection of heterogenous conditions resulting from defective LIPID METABOLISM and characterized by ADIPOSE TISSUE atrophy. Often there is redistribution of body fat resulting in peripheral fat wasting and central adiposity. They include generalized, localized, congenital, and acquired lipodystrophy.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FHZ5PJZK-0

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