OBO ID: GO:0070341
Term Name: fat cell proliferation Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • adipocyte proliferation
  • adipose cell proliferation
Definition: The multiplication or reproduction of fat cells by cell division, resulting in the expansion of their population. A fat cell is an animal connective tissue cell specialized for the synthesis and storage of fat.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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