noun
- a cell that stores fat; a fat cell
Usage: medical; biology
Examples
- The researcher examined lipocytes under the microscope to study fat storage.
- Lipocytes expand when they accumulate more fat.
- The biopsy revealed an increased number of lipocytes in the tissue sample.
- Scientists are studying how lipocytes respond to different hormones.
- The patient’s lipocytes showed signs of metabolic dysfunction.
- Lipocytes play a crucial role in energy storage and metabolism.