lipocyte

noun

li·​po·​cyte -ˌsīt How to pronounce lipocyte (audio)
: fat cell
specifically : a fat cell of the liver having elongated processes that encircle hepatic sinusoids

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“Lipocyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lipocyte. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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