Adipocyte

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The American HeritageĀ® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. See fat cell.
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  • n. a type of cell, present in adipose tissue, where fat is stored as a source of energy
    • Word Usage
    "Activation of PPARĪ³ induces the expression of lipogenic genes, such as adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (aP2), and of lipolytic genes, such as hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) [3]."
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