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What is a difference between belly fat or fluid?
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There is huge: Difference . Belly fat is tissue composed of fat cells and deposition of fat which is present in most people in various amount . It is part of the body . Fluid in belly is abnormal and could be sign of serious illness . If fluid is in peritoneal cavity it is called ascites . If it is in subcutaneous tissue , it is called edema
Answered 3/22/2020
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