Xenopus Anatomy Ontology: Summary for fat body

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XB-ANAT-514

Name: fat body

XAO Id: XAO:0003050

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Definition: 'Anatomical structure associated with the gonads which vary in form among amphibians but are primarily composed of adipose tissue and are thought to be a source of nutrients for the gonads. A body of adipose tissue, in the form of finger-like projections, usually associated with the anterior end of the testis and ovaries. Fat bodies are suspended from the body wall by dorsal mesentry which is fused with the gonadal mesentry (the mesovarium or mesorchidium).'

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References: NCBO BioPortal, Ontology Lookup Service