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ad·i·pose
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adipo-
(anatomy, medicine) fat. -
adipose fin
a posterior dorsal fin occurring in some fish, such as those of the salmon and catfish families -
adipose tissue
loose connective tissue in which fat cells accumulate. -
brown fat
tissue composed of a type of fat cell that dissipates as heat most of the energy released when food is oxidized; brown adipose tissue. It is present in hibernating animals and human babies and is thought to be important in adult weight control -
cholesterol
Cholesterol is a substance that exists in the fat, tissues, and blood of all animals. Too much cholesterol in a person's blood can cause heart disease. -
fat depot
adipose tissue.