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fat cell

Description

"A fat-storing cell found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue of mammals. Fat is usually stored in the form of tryglycerides." [MESH:A.11.329.114]

Relations

develops_fromfibroblast
develops_frommesenchymal cell

Terms

adipocyteEnglish- exact synonym
lipocyteEnglish- exact synonym

Identifier

CL:0000136
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