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1. (n.) adipose tissue
loose connective tissue in which fat cells accumulate.
Etymology: (1850–55)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
"fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold"
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. adipose tissue
a tissue of small vesicles filled with oily matter, in which there is no sensation, and a layer of which lies under the skin and gives smoothness and warmth to the body.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. adipose tissue
Specialized connective tissue composed of fat cells (ADIPOCYTES). It is the site of stored FATS, usually in the form of TRIGLYCERIDES. In mammals, there are two types of adipose tissue, the WHITE FAT and the BROWN FAT. Their relative distributions vary in different species with most adipose tissue being white.
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