Term Name: | lipid droplet |
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Synonyms: | adiposome, lipid body, lipid particle |
Definition: | An intracellular non-membrane-bounded organelle comprising a matrix of coalesced lipids surrounded by a phospholipid monolayer. May include associated proteins. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005811] QuickGO AmiGO |