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What is the name of the disease referred to me regarding the accumulation of fat cells in one area, not related to weight gain?
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Fat in the middle: Cushing's syndrome, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome .... All involve the accumulation of fat in the middle, and less in the extremities. Abdominal obesity.
Answered 3/15/2013
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