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Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT) Audio (En español)

Fat tissue located right under the skin. HIV-associated lipodystrophy can include changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and may be related to use of certain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

See Related Term(s):  Lipodystrophy, Visceral Adipose Tissue