Adipocyte
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈdaɪˈpoʊˈsaɪˈti/
Adipocyte (noun)
- A body cell that stores energy as fat and helps control how much fat the body keeps.
Examples
- An adipocyte stores energy as fat.
- The body uses an adipocyte to store extra calories.
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈdaɪˈpoʊˈsaɪˈti/