adeps (Meaning)
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adeps (n.)
Animal fat; lard.
Synonyms & Antonyms of adeps
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adeps Sentence Examples
- Adipocytes are specialized cells responsible for storing adeps in the form of triglycerides.
- Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of adeps in the body, leading to various health issues.
- The lipolysis process involves the breakdown of adeps into fatty acids and glycerol for energy release.
- Adeps serves as an important energy reservoir, especially during periods of fasting or increased metabolic demand.
- The endocrine functions of adipose tissue involve the secretion of hormones that regulate metabolism, such as adiponectin and leptin.
- Brown adipose tissue is specialized in thermogenesis, contributing to the generation of heat through adeps metabolism.
- Adeps is distributed throughout the body, with subcutaneous and visceral fat being the primary depots.
- Lipids, including adeps, are essential components of cell membranes, influencing membrane fluidity and function.
- Adiposity is often assessed by measuring the thickness of adeps layers in various body regions.
- Certain medical conditions, such as lipodystrophy, can lead to abnormal distribution or loss of adeps in the body.
FAQs About the word adeps
Animal fat; lard.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Adipocytes are specialized cells responsible for storing adeps in the form of triglycerides.
Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of adeps in the body, leading to various health issues.
The lipolysis process involves the breakdown of adeps into fatty acids and glycerol for energy release.
Adeps serves as an important energy reservoir, especially during periods of fasting or increased metabolic demand.
