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adipocyte [′a·də·pə‚sīt] (cell biology) An animal cell that stores fat. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We're still trying to determine if it's a direct effect on the adipose cells and how they differentiate or proliferate, or whether it's a disruption of the endocrine feedback loops. The adipose cells should gradually break down and be reabsorbed, leading to a reduced volume of visceral fat with a subsequent decrease of insulin resistance. |
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