adipe

Definitions of adipe
  1. noun
    a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
    synonyms: grasso
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    types:
    ciccia
    loose or flaccid body fat
    cellulite
    lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.
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