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Mature bone cell; maintains bone but does not produce new bone tissue.

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What is difference between an osteon and osteocyte?

An osteon is the functional unit of cortical bone. Osteons contain osteocytes, which are cells that produce bone matrix.


How do you convert the term adipocyte into a plural form?

The plural form of adipocyte is adipocytes


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An adipocyte is a type of cell, present in adipose tissue, where fat is stored as a source of energy.


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A single fat cell is called an?

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What is a cell that stores droplets of fat?

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What is the medical term meaning Fat cells?

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Osteocytes is red blood cells


What is the scientific name for a bone cell?

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Avg. lifespan for an adipocyte is 8.5 years.


What is another name for the living cells of bone?

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