adipose
/ˈædɪˌpoʊs/
adjective
- Relating to or consisting of fat; fatty.
- Bears build up a thick layer of adipose tissue before hibernation.
- Adipose tissue helps insulate the body and protect organs.
- The doctor explained that excess adipose tissue can increase health risks.
Antonyms
noun
- Animal fat or fatty tissue.
- The butcher trimmed the adipose from the meat before selling it.
- In some cultures, adipose is rendered to make cooking oil.
- The lab analyzed the composition of the adipose from the specimen.