NIH MeSH · D050154Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
Adiposity
Definition
The amount of fat or lipid deposit at a site or an organ in the body, an indicator of body fat status.
MeSH classification
- E01.370.600.115.100.062.500
- G02.111.130.134.500
- G03.180.134.500
- G07.100.049.134.500
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What does Adiposity mean in medicine?
The amount of fat or lipid deposit at a site or an organ in the body, an indicator of body fat status. 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 Adiposity known by any other names?
Adiposity is the canonical name in the MeSH vocabulary. There are no commonly used alternate names for this concept in the official NIH database.
Where does Adiposity sit in the medical classification?
Adiposity falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.600.115.100.062.500, G02.111.130.134.500, G03.180.134.500). 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 (D050154) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗