body fat distribution
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Term info
definition
Deposits of ADIPOSE TISSUE throughout the body. The pattern of fat deposits in the body regions is an indicator of health status. Excess ABDOMINAL FAT increases health risks more than excess fat around the hips or thighs, therefore, WAIST-HIP RATIO is often used to determine health risks.
gwas trait
true
has exact synonym
body fat patterning
term editor
Dani Welter