subcutaneous fat; gynoid fat

Introduction

adipose tissue with subcutaneous distribution

Pathology

• risks less than with visceral fat
• associated with lipedema

Clinical manifestations

• subcutaneous body fat accumulation in trunk, abdomen, upper arms, hips & thighs (gynoid distribution)

More general terms

• adipose tissue

Additional terms

• abdominal fat pad aspiration

Component of

• abdominal fat; android fat