Preferred Term:
brown adipocytes
Definition:
Fat cells with dark coloration due to the densely packed mitochondria. They contain numerous small lipid droplets or vacuoles. Their stored lipids can be converted directly to energy as heat by the mitochondria.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- brown fat cells
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/297926
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