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The latter is responsible for metabolic disturbances that rely, at least in part, on abdominal white fat inflammation. Besides qualitative alterations, we hypothesized that IH could also modify body fat distribution, a key factor for metabolic complications. C57BL6 mice exposed to IH (21\u20135% FiO<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>, 60\u2009s cycle, 8\u2009h\/day) or air for 6 weeks were investigated for topographic fat alterations (whole-body MRI). Specific role of epididymal fat in IH-induced metabolic dysfunctions was assessed in lipectomized or sham-operated mice exposed to IH or air. Whereas total white fat volume was unchanged, IH induced epididymal adipose tissue (AT) loss with non-significant increase in subcutaneous and mesenteric fat. This was associated with impaired insulin sensitivity and secretion. Epididymal lipectomy led to increased subcutaneous fat in the perineal compartment and prevented IH-induced metabolic disturbances. IH led to reduced epididymal AT and impaired glucose regulation. This suggests that, rather than epididymal AT volume, qualitative fat alterations (i.e. inflammation) could represent the main determinant of metabolic dysfunction. 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