adipose tissue (n)
fat (n)
fatty tissue (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy
def it also cushions and insulates vital organs
examples fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold
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Hypernym animal tissue
Derivationally related form fat → fat; fat → fat
Derivationally related form fat → fatty
Hyponym flab; atheroma; cellulite; puppy fat; mons, mons veneris, mons pubis; belly, paunch; spare tire, love handle
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Derivationally related form fat → fat; fat → fat
Derivationally related form fatty → fat
Hyponym animal tissue
Hypernym flab; atheroma; cellulite; puppy fat; mons, mons veneris, mons pubis; belly, paunch; spare tire, love handle

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