Adipocyte Health Dictionary

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Adipose Tissue

fibrous *connective tissue packed with masses of fat cells (adipocytes). In human adults it consists mostly of white fat (see also brown fat). It forms a thick layer under the skin and occurs around the kidneys and in the buttocks. It serves both as an insulating layer and an energy store; food in excess of requirements is converted into fats and stored within these cells.... adipose tissue



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