noun
visceral fat
Medical/anatomical term for fat stored deep inside the abdominal cavity, surrounding internal organs. Often contrasted with 皮下脂肪 (subcutaneous fat).
内臓脂肪が増えると、生活習慣病のリスクが高まります。
When visceral fat increases, the risk of lifestyle-related diseases rises.
CTスキャンで内臓脂肪の面積を測りました。
We measured the area of visceral fat with a CT scan.
皮下脂肪 is subcutaneous fat, located just under the skin, while 内臓脂肪 is deeper visceral fat around the organs.
Compound of 内臓 (internal organs) and 脂肪 (fat). The spelling 内蔵脂肪 is a common mistake due to the homophone 内蔵 (internal storage).