English word adipocyte comes from English -cyte, English adipo- ((anatomy, medicine) fat.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -cyte | English (eng) | Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells. |
| adipo- | English (eng) | (anatomy, medicine) fat. |
| adipocyte | English (eng) | (cytology) a type of cell, present in adipose tissue, where fat is stored as a source of energy. |