📋Overview
Lipodystrophy is a group of disorders characterized by abnormal or selective loss of body fat. The term encompasses various conditions involving either partial or generalized loss of adipose tissue, often accompanied by metabolic complications. It includes inherited and acquired forms. Modern terminology classifies these under lipodystrophy syndromes, which differ by extent and cause of fat loss.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0023787Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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