fat cell
fat cell (adipocyte) Any of the cells of adipose tissue, in which fats (triglycerides) are stored. Fat cells contain enzymes (lipases) that can break down fat into glycerol and fatty acids, which can be transported in the blood to the liver, where they are used in fatty-acid oxidation.
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