Adipøst
Adipøst is a Danish adjective used to describe something relating to adipose tissue or with high fat content. In medical and anatomical contexts it most often denotes tissue or substances composed predominantly of adipose tissue.
Adipose tissue stores energy in the form of triacylglycerols within adipocytes. It also cushions organs and
Two main types are recognized: white adipose tissue (WAT) for energy storage and brown adipose tissue (BAT)
Regulation of adipose tissue mass depends on caloric balance; adipocyte size increases (hypertrophy) and can also
Clinical relevance includes the association of excess adipose tissue with obesity and metabolic syndrome, increasing the
Terminology: the root adip- derives from Greek lipos; in Danish usage adipøst describes fat-rich or adipose