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Adipocytes

Synonym(s)

  • adipose cell
  • fat cells
  • lipocytes
  • mature fat cell
  • mature lipocyte

Definition(s)

Fat-storing cells found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue. Fat is usually stored in the form of triglycerides.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (MeSH)   at the National Library of Medicine

 
Published: January 23, 2009