NCIt definition : A standard measure of visceral obesity, or abdominal fat, which is measured from the
patient's back to upper abdomen between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of
the pelvic area. This measurement may be taken with the patient standing or in the
supine position.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A standard measure of visceral obesity, or abdominal fat, which is measured
from the patient's back to upper abdomen between the bottom of the rib cage and the
top of the pelvic area. This measurement may be taken with the patient standing or
in the supine position. (NCI);