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intramuscular adipose tissue

Term ID
UBERON:0019143
Synonyms
  • intramuscular fat
Definition
Adipose tissue which is located throughout skeletal muscle and is responsible for the marbling seen in certain cuts of beef. In humans, excess accumulation of intramuscular fat is associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
References
  • BTO:0004043
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