HIV/AIDS Glossary

Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue (SAT)

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

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

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