Adipocytes, also known as lipocytes and fat cells, are the cells that primarily compose adipose tissue, specialized in storing energy as fat. There are two types of adipose tissue, white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT), which are also known as white fat and brown fat, respectively, and comprise two types of fat cells. Most rece...
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<pathology> An animal connective tissue cell specialised for the synthesis and storage of fat. Such cells are bloated with globules of triglycerides, the nucleus being displaced to one side and the cytoplasm seen as a thin line around the fat droplet. ... (25 Jun 1999) ...
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(ad´ĭ-po-sīt) fat cell.
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Mesenchymal cell in fat tissue that has large lipid-filled vesicles. There may be distinct types in white and brown fat. 3T3-L1 cells are often used as a model system; they can be induced to differentiate with dexamethasone/insulin/IBMX treatment.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ad′i-pō-sīt Synonyms: fat cell
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Adipocyte: A fat cell, a connective tissue cell that has differentiated and become specialized in the synthesis (manufacture) and storage of fat. The adipocyte is important to the body in maintaining proper energy balance, storing calories in the form of lipids, mobilizing energy sources in response to hormonal stimulation, and commanding changes b...
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adipocyte A fat cell. Other related units of fat words: lard; lipo-; obeso-; oleo-; omento-; pimelo-; pio-; sebo-; steato-.
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