Steatitis

A disease of cats and mink characterized by a marked inflammation of adipose tissue and the deposition of ceroid pigment in the interstices of the adipose cells. It is believed to be caused by feeding diets containing too much unsaturated fatty acid and too little vitamin E. (Merck Veterinary Manual, 5th ed; Stedman, 25th ed)

Year introduced: 1971

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Tree Number(s): C18.654.521.500.133.841.682, C22.880

MeSH Unique ID: D013231

Entry Terms:

• Steatitides

Previous Indexing:

• Selenium (1966-1970)
• Swine Diseases (1966-1970)
• Vitamin E Deficiency/VE (1966-1970)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Nutrition Disorders
Malnutrition
Deficiency Diseases
Avitaminosis
Vitamin E Deficiency
Steatitis

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Diseases Category
Animal Diseases
Steatitis