Definition: The word "adipolytic" means having or consisting mainly of adipose tissue, or fat cells. It does not necessarily have to be a large amount of fatty tissue. For example, in humans, an average person has about 25-30% body weight from adipose tissue. Adipocytes are the main source of adiponectin, which is released by adipocytes when they receive signals from the pancreas and other organs that indicate energy levels have dropped below a certain level. These hormones play a role in controlling fat accumulation in the body. If your adiophytes are mainly composed of fatty tissue (such as those found in fatty liver), it would be considered adipolytic, meaning they do not contribute to the overall weight or size of an individual. However, if you have a large number of these cells and they are primarily fat cells (such as those present in obesity), then they could be considered adipocytic, meaning they play a larger role in energy storage and regulation. In summary, an adipocyte is a fatty tissue that has been genetically engineered to release adiponectin. This hormone plays a role in controlling the amount of fat in the body. If you have a large number of these cells and are primarily fat cells (such as those found in obesity), then you would be considered adipocytic.

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