n. A disorder characterized by abnormal or degenerative conditions of the body's adipose tissue.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In pathology, a disturbance of the metabolism of fat.
Word Usage
"Several factors including a patient's antiretroviral drug regimen and the HIV virus itself are thought to contribute to HIV-associated lipodystrophy, which is characterized by body composition changes, dyslipidemia and glucose intolerance."