adipose tissue meaning

Definition of adipose tissue

1. a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
   • fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold

   Synonyms: fat, fatty tissue

   Type of: animal tissue

   Kinds: flab, atheroma, cellulite, puppy fat, mons, belly, spare tire

adipose tissue in a sentence

• The surgeon removed a small amount of adipose tissue during the procedure.
• Scientists study adipose tissue to better understand obesity and metabolism.

How to pronounce adipose tissue

adipose tissue is pronounced /ˈædəpoʊs ˈtɪsju/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.