: connective tissue in which fat is stored and which has the cells distended by droplets of fat
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThis futuristic device utilizes a 1064 nm laser that is proven to induce apoptosis (which is essentially the death of unwanted cells) in adipose tissue, also known as body fat. Meggen Harris, Forbes, 16 June 2022 Most of this weight loss will come from adipose tissue (otherwise known as body fat), but some of it may also come from lean mass (otherwise known as muscle tissue). Lauren Bedosky, SELF, 19 Jan. 2022 Most of this weight loss will come from adipose tissue (otherwise known as body fat), but some of it may also come from lean mass (otherwise known as muscle tissue). Lauren Bedosky, SELF, 19 Jan. 2022 Most of this weight loss will come from adipose tissue (otherwise known as body fat), but some of it may also come from lean mass (otherwise known as muscle tissue). Lauren Bedosky, SELF, 19 Jan. 2022 Most of this weight loss will come from adipose tissue (otherwise known as body fat), but some of it may also come from lean mass (otherwise known as muscle tissue). Lauren Bedosky, SELF, 19 Jan. 2022 Most of this weight loss will come from adipose tissue (otherwise known as body fat), but some of it may also come from lean mass (otherwise known as muscle tissue). Lauren Bedosky, SELF, 19 Jan. 2022 There’s also fat loss and, the great news is, a large percentage of that is abdominal fat, harmful adipose tissue linked to serious health issues. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Feb. 2022 Most of this weight loss will come from adipose tissue (otherwise known as body fat), but some of it may also come from lean mass (otherwise known as muscle tissue). Lauren Bedosky, SELF, 19 Jan. 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1813, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
adipose tissue
noun
: connective tissue in which fat is stored and which has the cells distended by droplets of fat