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lipohypertrophy |
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lipohypertrophy /lipo·hy·per·tro·phy/ (-hi-per´tro-fe) hypertrophy of subcutaneous fat. insulin lipohypertrophy localized hypertrophy of subcutaneous fat at insulin injection sites caused by the lipogenic effect of insulin. lipohypertrophy [lip′ōhīpur′trəfē] a build-up of subcutaneous fat tissue at a site where insulin has been injected continuously. Compare lipoatrophy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| [40] To avoid lipodystrophy (lipoatrophy or lipohypertrophy due to insulin injection at the same site), systematic rotation throughout the abdominal area could be utilized,[46] recognizing that even within the abdominal area, differences in insulin absorption exist. January 2005: Serono announces completion of patient enrollment in a phase III trial of its human growth hormone product Serostim for the treatment of HIV-associated lipohypertrophy. |
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