Defatting (medical)
Defatting (pronounced: deh-fat-ing) is a medical term referring to the removal or reduction of fat in the body or a specific part of the body. This term is often used in the context of cosmetic surgery and weight loss procedures, but it can also refer to the process of removing fat from tissues during laboratory procedures.
Etymology
The term "defatting" is derived from the English words "de-", a prefix meaning removal or reversal, and "fat", a term for a type of tissue in the body that stores energy. The term has been in use in the medical field since the late 20th century, coinciding with the rise of cosmetic surgery and weight loss procedures.
Related Terms
- Liposuction: A surgical procedure that removes fat from specific areas of the body.
- Lipolysis: The metabolic process of breaking down stored fats and other lipids to release energy.
- Adipose tissue: The body's main storage site of energy in the form of fat.
- Bariatric surgery: A group of procedures aimed at weight loss by altering the digestive system.
- Body contouring: Surgical procedures that improve the appearance of skin and tissue after major weight loss.
See Also
- Fat transfer: A procedure that involves removing fat from one part of the body and injecting it into another part to improve its appearance.
- Tummy tuck: A cosmetic surgical procedure to make the abdomen thinner and more firm.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Defatting (medical)
- Wikipedia's article - Defatting (medical)
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