Adipose Tissue [tuková tkáň]

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Terms

adipózní tkáň
tělesný tuk
tukový polštář

 

Body Fat
Fat Pad
Fatty Tissue

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Definition

Specialized connective tissue composed of fat cells (ADIPOCYTES). It is the site of stored FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. In mammals, there are two types of adipose tissue, the WHITE FAT and the BROWN FAT. Their relative distributions vary in different species with most adipose tissue being white.

Annotation
inflammation = PANNICULITIS; /surg: consider also LIPECTOMY; do not confuse with FAT BODY
DUI
D000273 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0000425