A Patient Comes into the Clinic Complaining of Lumpy Fat

question 68

Short Answer

A patient comes into the clinic complaining of lumpy fat on her thighs. When the doctor examines her, the skin in the thighs appears uneven due to fat deposits there. The medical term for areas with this appearance is ________.

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Definitions:

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