Translations:Adipose tissue/1/en
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| Adipose tissue | |
|---|---|
 Pig belly fat (white) | |
 Adipose tissue is one of the main types of connective tissue. | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/ ( listen) |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Adipose tissue (also known as body fat or simply fat) is a loose connective tissue composed mostly of adipocytes. It also contains the stromal vascular fraction (SVF) of cells including preadipocytes, fibroblasts, vascular endothelial cells and a variety of immune cells such as adipose tissue macrophages. Its main role is to store energy in the form of lipids, although it also cushions and insulates the body.