Meaning of the word "adipose tissue" in English
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adipose tissue
US /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs ˈtɪʃ.uː/
UK /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs ˈtɪʃ.uː/
Noun
a type of connective tissue that stores fat, found under the skin and around internal organs
Example:
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Excess calories are stored as fat in adipose tissue.
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Brown adipose tissue helps regulate body temperature.
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