The surgeon removed a small amount of adipose tissue during the procedure.
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Adipose
/ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/
Synonyms for "adipose" (85 found)
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6 entriesbrown adipose tissuesubcutaneous adipose tissuesubcutaneous fatvisceral adipose tissuevisceral fatwhite adipose tissue
Collocations
6 entriesadipose depotsadipose tissuebrown adipose tissuesubcutaneous adipose tissuevisceral adipose tissuewhite adipose tissue
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2 entriesmore adiposemost adipose
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2 entriesSample sentences
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Adipose cells store energy in the form of fat for later use by the body.
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Scientists study adipose tissue to better understand obesity and metabolism.
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They will attack the problem specifically at key sites in the brain, digestive system, and adipose organs.
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