- adult fat body development
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the adult fat body over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Larval fat body cells that remain at eclosion degenerate in the first 2 to 4 days of adult life, leaving behind the smaller cells of the adult fat body.
- fat cell proliferation
The multiplication or reproduction of fat cells by cell division, resulting in the expansion of their population. A fat cell is an animal connective tissue cell specialized for the synthesis and storage of fat.
- brown fat cell proliferation
The multiplication or reproduction of brown fat cells by cell division, resulting in the expansion of their population. A brown fat cell is a fat cell found the thermogenic form of adipose tissue found in newborns of many species.
- obsolete fat body metabolic process (sensu Insecta)
OBSOLETE. The chemical reactions and pathways involving the fat body. A fat body is a fat-containing cellular structure which serves as an energy reserve. As in, but not restricted to, the true insects (Insecta, ncbi_taxonomy_id:50557).
- fat pad development
The progression of a fat pad from its initial formation to its mature structure. A fat pad is an accumulation of adipose tissue.
- mammary gland fat development
The progression of the mammary gland fat over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The mammary fat is an adipose structure in the gland that is invaded by the mammary ducts.