adipose tissue English

Meaning adipose tissue meaning

What does adipose tissue mean?

adipose tissue

— noun (= fat, fatty 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

Synonyms adipose tissue synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as adipose tissue?

adipose tissue English » English

fatty tissue

fat

yellow fat

tallow

soft fatty tissue

lard

grease

fat tissue

depot fat

brown fat

body fat