adipose tissue
Connective tissue which stores fat, and which cushions and insulates the bodyConnective tissue which stores fat, and which cushions and insulates the body.
» Scientists study adipose tissue to better understand obesity and metabolism.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)Connective tissue which stores fat, and which cushions and insulates the body.
Fettgewebe
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
Examples
2 sentencesScientists study adipose tissue to better understand obesity and metabolism.
The surgeon removed a small amount of adipose tissue during the procedure.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: adipose tissues| Singular | adipose tissue |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs:fatfatty tissue
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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