Lipomatosis
| Definition: |
A disorder consisting of the accumulation of abnormal localized, or tumor-like fat in the tissues. |
| Notes: |
solitary is probably LIPOMA which is neoplastic; do not use /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct; coord IM with precoord organ/dis term (IM) if relevant; LIPOMATOSIS, MULTIPLE SYMMETRICAL is also available |
Lipomatosis Definitions and Terms
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