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fatty tissue

DEFINITIONS OF: fatty tissue

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