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fat pad

fat body

A mass of closely packed fat cells (adipose tissue) surrounded by fibrous tissue septa[TMD].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure adipose tissue
Latin Name fat body
FMA ID 58616

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fat pad?

A mass of closely packed fat cells (adipose tissue) surrounded by fibrous tissue septa[TMD].

What is the Latin name for the fat pad?

The Latin name for the fat pad is fat body.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:58616 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003916 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.