noun
- the biological process of formation and development of adipose tissue (fat cells)
Usage: technical; biology/medicine
Examples
- Adipogenesis is regulated by several hormones, including insulin and glucocorticoids.
- Researchers study adipogenesis to understand obesity and metabolic disorders.
- The transcription factor PPARγ plays a crucial role in adipogenesis.
- Adipogenesis begins when preadipocytes differentiate into mature fat cells.
- Understanding adipogenesis may lead to new treatments for weight management.