Clinical

Lipodystrophy

Abnormal fat distribution, most notably HIV-associated visceral fat accumulation.

Definition

Lipodystrophy describes abnormal body-fat distribution. HIV-associated lipodystrophy (truncal fat accumulation) is the FDA-approved indication for tesamorelin.

Related terms

Visceral FatFat stored inside the abdominal cavity around organs — more metabolically harmful than subcutaneous fat.

Compounds that reference Lipodystrophy

TesamorelinAn FDA-approved GHRH analog used for HIV-associated lipodystrophy, with research into broader metabolic and cognitive applications.

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