GO biological process ontology term - GO:0019915 - lipid storage
Term summary
- ID
- GO:0019915
- Name
- lipid storage
- Ontology or CV name
- GO biological process
- Definition
- The accumulation and maintenance in cells or tissues of lipids, compounds soluble in organic solvents but insoluble or sparingly soluble in aqueous solvents. Lipid reserves can be accumulated during early developmental stages for mobilization and utilization at later stages of development.
