adipose
ad·i·pose
adjective \ˈa-də-ˌpōs\Definition of ADIPOSE
: of or relating to animal fat; broadly : fat
— ad·i·pos·i·ty \ˌa-də-ˈpä-sə-tē\ noun
Examples of ADIPOSE
- <seals have a thick layer of adipose tissue, which acts as insulation against the cold and contributes to buoyancy as well>
Origin of ADIPOSE
New Latin adiposus, from Latin adip-, adeps
First Known Use: 1743
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ad·i·pose
adjective \ˈad-ə-ˌpōs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ADIPOSE
: of or relating to fat; broadly : fat
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