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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. metabolic diseases
  5. lipid metabolism disorders
  6. lipotoxicity
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. metabolic diseases
  5. lipid metabolism disorders
  6. lipotoxicity
  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. metabolic diseases
  5. lipid metabolism disorders
  6. lipotoxicity
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. metabolic diseases
  5. lipid metabolism disorders
  6. lipotoxicity
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. metabolic diseases
  5. lipid metabolism disorders
  6. lipotoxicity

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lipotoxicity

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  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The detrimental effects of triglyceride accumulation in non-adipose tissues of the body. It leads to cellular damage, apoptotic cell death, and eventually, organ dysfunction.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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