| adipose tissue n. A type of connective tissue that contains stored cellular fat. |
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| Noun | 1. |  adipose 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"animal tissue - the tissue in the bodies of animals flab - loose or flaccid body fat atheroma - a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow cellulite - lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc. puppy fat - fat on the body of a baby or child; disappears at adolescence love handle, spare tire - excess fat around the waistline |
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