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Crown-Like Structures

Meaning

Crown-Like Structures ($text{CLS}$) are specific microscopic formations found in adipose tissue, particularly visceral fat, characterized by a ring of macrophages encircling a dead or dysfunctional adipocyte. These structures are a definitive histological marker of chronic, low-grade inflammation within fat tissue. The presence of $text{CLS}$ is strongly correlated with obesity and the progression of metabolic syndrome.