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Tissues > Connective Tissue > Adipose Tissue > Adipose Tissue, White

Terme préférentiel

Adipose Tissue, White  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • Fatty tissue composed of WHITE ADIPOCYTES and generally found directly under the skin (SUBCUTANEOUS FAT) and around the internal organs (ABDOMINAL FAT). It has less vascularization and less coloration than the BROWN FAT. White fat provides heat insulation, mechanical cushion, and source of energy.

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Synonyme(s)

  • White Adipose Tissue
  • White Fat

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LCLCW4X7-9

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 05/07/2006