BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE
\bɹˈa͡ʊn ˈadɪpˌə͡ʊz tˈɪʃuː], \bɹˈaʊn ˈadɪpˌəʊz tˈɪʃuː], \b_ɹ_ˈaʊ_n ˈa_d_ɪ_p_ˌəʊ_z t_ˈɪ_ʃ_uː]\
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A thermogenic form of adipose tissue found in newborns of many species, including humans, and in hibernating mammals. The tissue 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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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