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adipocyte
This term is a precise biological designation used primarily in medical, histological, and physiological contexts. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation, distinguishing the cellular unit of fat storage from the general tissue known as adipose tissue. While a layperson might refer to fat cells, a clinician or researcher uses adipocyte to specify the individual cell's metabolic function and structure.
As a standard countable noun in scientific nomenclature, it follows regular English pluralization rules. It is typically used in discussions regarding obesity, endocrine signaling, and energy homeostasis, often appearing in academic papers or diagnostic reports.
Meanings
Examples
The adipocyte expands as it stores more triglycerides.
White adipocytes are primarily responsible for energy storage.
White adipocytes are primarily responsible for energy storage.
Brown adipocytes help the body generate heat through thermogenesis.
I wonder if this medication actually targets the adipocyte directly.
The biopsy showed an abnormal accumulation of adipocytes in the tissue.
Each adipocyte contains a large lipid droplet that pushes the nucleus to the side.
We need to analyze how the adipocyte responds to insulin.
Is it true that an adipocyte can increase in size but not in number?