Fat necrosis

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A benign condition in which fat tissue in the breast or other organs is damaged by injury, surgery, or radiation therapy. The fat tissue in the breast may be replaced by a cyst or by scar tissue, which may feel like a round, firm lump. The skin around the lump may look red, bruised or dimpled. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A condition in which the death of adipose tissue results in neutral fats being split into fatty acids and glycerol. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

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