#lipocyte
- Adipocyte — A specialized cell of adipose connective tissue, responsible for the synthesis, storage, and metabolism of lipids as triglycerides; this structural unit contains a voluminous central lipid droplet that pushes the nucleus and cytoplasm to the periphery. Adipocytes play an essential role in body energy homeostasis, thermal insulation, and the secretion of specific hormones (adipokines), such as leptin.