Definition: Lipopod, or lipoplasma, is a type of fatty tissue that is found in the body. It is composed primarily of triglycerides and can be found in various tissues such as liver, adipose (fat) tissue, and blood vessels. The term "lipopoda" was coined by French chemist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1853 to describe this type of fat tissue. They are also known as lipids or lipidsic bodies