fat depot

noun

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These cells arise within white fat depots under certain conditions – such as cold exposure or specific hormonal signals – and acquires some of the heat-producing properties of brown fat. Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fat depot was in 1946

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“Fat depot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fat%20depot. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

fat depot

noun
fat de·​pot
-ˈdep-(ˌ)ō also -ˈdēp-
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