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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: | adipose tissue, fat | ||
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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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