Truncal obesity
Truncal Obesity
Truncal obesity (pronunciation: trun-kal oh-bee-si-tee) is a medical condition characterized by excess fat accumulation in the trunk region of the body, including the abdomen and chest.
Etymology
The term "truncal obesity" is derived from the Latin word "truncus" meaning "trunk" and the Greek word "obesus" meaning "fat" or "stout".
Definition
Truncal obesity refers to a specific pattern of fat distribution where excess fat is primarily located in the trunk region, including the abdomen and chest, as opposed to the limbs. This form of obesity is often associated with a higher risk of developing metabolic complications such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
Related Terms
- Central obesity: A term often used interchangeably with truncal obesity, central obesity refers to excess fat around the stomach and abdomen.
- Visceral fat: This is the type of fat that is found inside the abdominal cavity, surrounding the internal organs. High levels of visceral fat are often found in individuals with truncal obesity.
- Metabolic syndrome: This is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Truncal obesity is a key component of metabolic syndrome.
- Body mass index (BMI): This is a measure used to determine whether a person has a healthy body weight for a given height. It is often used in conjunction with waist circumference measurements to diagnose truncal obesity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Truncal obesity
- Wikipedia's article - Truncal obesity
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