oenocyte

/oʊˈnɒsɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fat-storing cell found in the body wall of an insect, especially a fly.

“The oenocytes in the fly’s body help store and break down fats during periods of starvation.”

Synonyms

  • adipocyte
  • lipocyte

Antonyms

  • glycocyte