Adipocytes (also known as Adipocyte, Fat Cells): Cells in the body that store FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. WHITE ADIPOCYTES are the predominant type and found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue. BROWN ADIPOCYTES are thermogenic cells that can be found in newborns of some species and h

NIH MeSH · D017667Anatomy

Adipocytes

Also known asAdipocyte · Fat Cells · Cell, Fat · Cells, Fat · Fat Cell · Lipocytes · Lipocyte

Definition

Cells in the body that store FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. WHITE ADIPOCYTES are the predominant type and found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue. BROWN ADIPOCYTES are thermogenic cells that can be found in newborns of some species and hibernating mammals.

MeSH classification

  • A11.329.114

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Common questions about Adipocytes

What does Adipocytes mean in medicine?
Cells in the body that store FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. WHITE ADIPOCYTES are the predominant type and found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue. BROWN ADIPOCYTES are thermogenic cells that can be found in newborns of some species and hibernating mammals. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adipocytes known by any other names?
Yes. Adipocytes is also referred to as Adipocyte, Fat Cells, Cell, Fat, Cells, Fat in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adipocytes sit in the medical classification?
Adipocytes falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A11.329.114). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Adipocytes?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D017667) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗