adipose

[US]/ˈædɪpəʊs/
[UK]/əˈdīˌpoʊs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.containing or relating to animal fat; fat; obese
n.animal fat stored in adipose tissue; excess body fat; obesity

Phrases & Collocations

adipose tissue

adipose fat

adipose storage

adipose distribution

adipose cell

adipose development

adipose function

adipose depletion

adipose hypertrophy

adipose hyperplasia

Example Sentences

adipose tissue is a type of body fat.

they studied the distribution of adipose tissue in different parts of the body.

excess adipose tissue can lead to health problems.

adipose cells store energy in the form of triglycerides.

hormones can influence the growth and development of adipose tissue.

researchers are investigating the role of adipose tissue in inflammation.

adipose tissue can also produce hormones that affect metabolism.

a diet high in calories can lead to an increase in adipose tissue.

exercise can help reduce the amount of adipose tissue in the body.

adipose tissue is a complex and dynamic organ with many important functions.

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