Cushing Syndrome: A condition characterized by fatty deposits around the face and upper back, weight gain around the mid-section, and fat loss from arms and legs, due to prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels.

Hyperinsulinemia: Elevated levels of insulin in the blood above normal values.

Lipodystrophy: A genetic or acquired disorder characterized by the inability of the body to produce and maintain healthy fatty tissue.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): A hormonal disorder in women which causes enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges and is often characterized by acne and facial hair.