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Preferred term

body fat

Definition

[APAONTO] Connective tissue consisting largely of fat cells, which is found beneath the skin and around major organs. Provides protection and insulation and functions as an energy reserve.

Broader concept

organic matter

Entry terms

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MS Academic Keywords

Creator

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2195-3997

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20782

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Created 8/3/16, last modified 1/13/23

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