adiposis dolorosa

adiposis dolorosa definition - medical

adiposis do·lo·ro·sa (dōˌlə-rōˈsə)

noun
Uncomfortable or painful deposits of pendulous or symmetrical nodular masses of adipose tissue in various regions of the body. Also called Dercum's disease.

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