Adipocyte

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[1]Adipocytes are cells within the body that specialize in storing energy as fat. When adipocytes, which are also known as fat cells, accumulate they form a loose connective tissue called adipose tissue  . 

  1. ↑ Lim, M Y (2007). Metabolism and Nutrition. Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier. p140.
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