The phrase "fat depots" refers to places in the body where excess fat is stored, such as the belly, hips, or thighs. It suggests the accumulation of fat in specific areas. Full definition
Up to 80 % of Fat Depots in the Body Get Split in This Way. (simplyherbal.in)
Previous studies had highlighted differences in brown fat metabolism between individuals and between various brown fat depots in an individual. (joslin.org)
«We need to know these genetic locations because different fat depots pose different health risks,» says Karen Mohlke, Ph.D., professor of genetics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and a senior author on the paper that examined waist - to - hip ratio of fat distribution. (sciencedaily.com)