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Some clinicians have also observed low vitamin E levels in patients, though more research is needed to determine how widespread this is.
Fats
Fats are essential for nervous system repair and help maintain the myelin sheath,the fatty layer that protects nerve cells, Spechler said.
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Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
An ischemic stroke is caused by blood vessels becoming narrowed or arteries being blocked by fatty deposits.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Breasts are primarily made up of three types of tissue: glandular, fibrous and fatty.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
An ischemic stroke is caused by blood vessels becoming narrowed or arteries being blocked by fatty deposits.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
Breasts are primarily made up of three types of tissue: glandular, fibrous and fatty.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
As the skin became more brittle, the hair fell out and the fatty layer beneath began to show more through the years, the white color faded, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatty
Adjective
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The Stars got their looks, yes, but a greasy goal from the blue paint never materialized.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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The formula glides on sheer and leaves skin looking luminous, not greasy, thanks to its vitamin C and E infusion, which also helps nourish and condition.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The air—the air was too thick with adipose food-truck fumes.—
Kent Russell,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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This compound is believed to target adipose fat tissue, including the stubborn fat that many of us suffer from in the abdomen area.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
2 June 2023
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“Fatty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatty. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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