Specialized connective tissue composed of fat cells (ADIPOCYTES). It is the site of
stored FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. In mammals, there are two types
of adipose tissue, the WHITE FAT and the BROWN FAT. Their relative distributions vary
in different species with most adipose tissue being white
Note publique d''information :
Encapsulated adipose tissue
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
inflammation = PANNICULITIS; /surg: consider also LIPECTOMY; do not confuse with FAT
BODY