Truncal obesity

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Truncal obesity
Truncal obesity

Obesity in the middle of the body or abdomen (trunk) can be termed truncally or centrally obese. Truncal obesity involves excess fat deposits in the thorax and abdomen, instead of the hips and thighs.

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