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Record 1 2004-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • Histology
CONT

The white adipose cells, located around the periphery of the section, are characterized by a large central fat droplet surrounded by a thin rim of cytoplasm containing the nucleus.

Key term(s)
  • white-fat cell
  • white-fat-cell
  • white-adipocyte
  • white adipocyte cell

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Histologie
CONT

Les adipocytes blancs renferment une volumineuse vacuole de triglycérides. L'adipocyte blanc assure la synthèse, le stockage et la libération des lipides.

Key term(s)
  • cellule adipocyte blanche

Spanish

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