Adipose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Adipose is an adjective meaning Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.
Meaning
Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat; fatty.
More Meanings
- Slightly overweight; chubby.
- Animal fat stored in the tissue of the body.
Example Sentences
This was a statue of a slightly adipose child in a bath hat with its nappy round its ankles.
They will attack the problem specifically at key sites in the brain, digestive system, and adipose organs.
As reviewed in this volume, adipose function is mechanistically linked to diseases such as arthritis, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Synonyms for adipose
Depending on context, synonyms include fatty, chubby, chunky, overweight, plump, podgy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fatty, fat, cellularity, lipid, greasy, oily.
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