brown fat cell

Term ID

CL:0000449

Synonyms

• brown adipocyte
• brown adipose cell

Definition

A cell from the thermogenic form of adipose tissue found in many species, particularly in newborns and hibernating mammals, but also in lesser amounts in adults of other mammals including humans. Brown fat is capable of rapid liberation of energy and seems to be important in the maintenance of body temperature immediately after birth and upon waking from hibernation. A10.165.114.322

References

• CALOHA:TS-0099
• FMA:83435

Ontology

Cell Ontology