Meaning of ADIPOSE TISSUE
| Pronunciation: | | 'adu`pows 'tishoo
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| | Definition: | | [n] a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; adipose tissue also cushions and insulates vital organs; "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold" |
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| | Synonyms: | | fat, fatty tissue |
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| | See Also: | | animal tissue, atheroma, belly, cellulite, flab, mons, mons pubis, mons veneris, paunch, puppy fat, spare-tire | |
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| | Definition: | | Connective tissue that has been specialized to store fat. |
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