A loss of muscle mass accompanied by gains in fat mass is called

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Sarcopenic obesity refers to the combination of loss of muscle mass and an increase in fat mass. Cachexia is a severe form of muscle wasting, typically associated with a chronic illness or cancer. Visceral obesity specifically refers to the accumulation of fat around the organs in the abdominal area. Hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscle mass, rather than a loss of muscle mass.

A Loss of Muscle Mass Accompanied by Gains in Fat