Meaning | A kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs. |
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Example | "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold" |
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Synonyms | adipose tissue, fat |
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Narrower | atheroma | A fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery |
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belly, paunch | A protruding abdomen |
cellulite | lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc. |
flab | Loose or flaccid body fat |
mons, mons veneris, mons pubis | A mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women |
puppy fat | fat on the body of a baby or child |
spare tire, love handle | excess fat around the waistline |
Broader | animal tissue | The tissue in the bodies of animals |
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Spanish | tejido adiposo |
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Catalan | teixit adipós |
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