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adiposis

Adiposis is a term used in medical language to describe the presence or deposition of fat in adipose tissue. It is not a single, well-defined disease, but rather a broad concept that appears in various contexts to denote fat accumulation or distribution abnormalities. In contemporary clinical use, adiposis as a standalone diagnosis is uncommon; more precise terms such as obesity, lipomatosis, lipedema, or lipodystrophy are typically applied depending on the pattern and cause of fat gain or loss.

In general, adipose tissue expands when energy intake exceeds expenditure, leading to adipocyte enlargement (hypertrophy) and,

Conditions related to adiposis include:

- Lipomatosis, characterized by multiple benign fatty tumors or diffuse fat overgrowth.

- Lipedema, involving painful, symmetrical fat accumulation in the legs and sometimes arms.

- Lipodystrophy, in which adipose tissue is abnormally distributed or lost.

Diagnosis typically relies on clinical evaluation and imaging when warranted, with attention to fat distribution, metabolic

in
some
cases,
an
increase
in
adipocyte
number
(hyperplasia).
Hormonal
factors
(such
as
insulin
and
leptin),
genetics,
inflammation,
and
metabolic
state
contribute
to
the
rate
and
location
of
fat
accumulation.
Obesity,
the
most
common
context
for
adiposis-related
discussions,
is
associated
with
increased
risk
of
metabolic
syndrome,
cardiovascular
disease,
and
type
2
diabetes.
health,
and
exclusion
of
other
disorders.
Treatment
targets
the
underlying
condition
and
may
include
lifestyle
modification,
weight-management
strategies,
medications
for
obesity,
or
specialized
approaches
for
conditions
like
lipedema
or
lipodystrophy.
Pain
management
and
surgical
options
may
be
considered
in
select
cases
of
adiposis
dolorosa
(Dercum’s
disease),
though
results
vary.