adipocyte

/ˌædɪˈsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cell in the body that stores fat; particularly, a cell in the fatty tissue (adipose tissue).

“The adipocyte in the fat layer of the abdomen plays a significant role in obesity and metabolism.”

Synonyms

  • adipose cell
  • fat cell

Antonyms

  • muscle cell
  • nerve cell