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Tissues > Connective Tissue > Adipose Tissue

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Adipose Tissue  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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. Encapsulated adipose tissue.

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Entry terms

  • Fatty Tissue

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