NIH MeSH · D050153Anatomy
Abdominal Fat
Also known asAbdominal Fats · Fats, Abdominal · Abdominal Adipose Tissue · Adipose Tissue, Abdominal · Fat, Abdominal
Definition
Fatty tissue in the region of the ABDOMEN. It includes the ABDOMINAL SUBCUTANEOUS FAT and the INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT.
MeSH classification
- A10.165.114.830.500
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Common questions about Abdominal Fat
What does Abdominal Fat mean in medicine?
Fatty tissue in the region of the ABDOMEN. It includes the ABDOMINAL SUBCUTANEOUS FAT and the INTRA-ABDOMINAL FAT. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abdominal Fat known by any other names?
Yes. Abdominal Fat is also referred to as Abdominal Fats, Fats, Abdominal, Abdominal Adipose Tissue, Adipose Tissue, Abdominal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abdominal Fat sit in the medical classification?
Abdominal Fat falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A10.165.114.830.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D050153) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗