English noun: adipose tissue | |||
1. | adipose tissue (body) a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs | ||
Samples | Fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold. | ||
Synonyms | fat, fatty tissue | ||
Broader (hypernym) | animal tissue | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | atheroma, belly, cellulite, flab, love handle, mons, mons pubis, mons veneris, paunch, puppy fat, spare tire | ||