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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 | ||
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