adipose

adjective (adipose); noun (adipose — rare, science)

«adipose» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(science) Made of or about body fat: adipose tissue is the fat stored in the body. tree →
(formal) Fatty. tree →

In the lessons

Used in biology and medicine lessons about the body: adipose tissue stores energy, keeps us warm and cushions organs. Rarely heard in everyday talk. Phrase: «adipose tissue», «adipose cells».

Examples

Adipose tissue stores energy for later. tree →
Seals have thick adipose layers to keep warm in icy water. tree →
Under the microscope, adipose cells look like round bubbles. tree →
Bears build up adipose tissue before winter. tree →
Our science sheet labelled the adipose layer under the skin. tree →
Adipose tissue also protects the kidneys like a cushion. tree →

Note

A science word; say «fat» in everyday talk. Body fat is not all bad — some is needed for health. Do not confuse with «adapt» or «adopt».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «adipose» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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