About The Medical Condition Gland, Hibernating

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Gland, Hibernating

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Gland, Hibernating Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Gland, Hibernating?

A thermogenic form of adipose tissue found in newborns of many species, including humans, and in hibernating mammals. The tissue is capable of rapid liberation of energy and seems to be important in the maintenance of body temperature immediately after birth and upon waking from hibernation.

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