lipid storage

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.

• Code: GO:0019915
• Source: Gene Ontology
• Alternative labels: retention of lipids lipid sequestering lipid sequestration sequestering of lipids storage of lipids lipid retention sequestration of lipid sequestration of lipids