A fat cell that stores energy as lipids (fats) and is the main component of adipose tissue.
From Latin adipis (fat) + Greek kytos (cell). This term became standard in biology in the mid-20th century as cell biology developed as a discipline.
Adipocytes are actually mini-factories that can talk to your brain through hormones like leptin—they're not just passive storage, they actively manage your metabolism and health.
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