“fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold”
- Synonyms:
- adipose tissue, fat
- Types:
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flab
loose or flaccid body fat
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atheroma
a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
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cellulite
lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.
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puppy fat
fat on the body of a baby or child; disappears at adolescence
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mons, mons pubis, mons veneris
a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
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belly, paunch
a protruding abdomen
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love handle, spare tire
excess fat around the waistline
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bay window, corporation, pot, potbelly, tummy
slang for a paunch
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animal tissue
the tissue in the bodies of animals
