adipose tissue

Noun

1.

adipose tissue - a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; adipose tissue also cushions and insulates vital organs; "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold" Synonyms: fatty tissue, fat

Pronunciation: (add-ih-POS-e)

Fat tissue in the body.

animal tissue, atheroma, belly, cellulite, fat, fatty tissue, flab, love handle, mons, mons pubis, mons veneris, paunch, puppy fat, spare tire