adiposis









adiposis


<. But it could as well be a native Italic formation from the same roots, *ad-leip-a “sticking onto.”

n.

  1. Excessive accumulation of fat in the body.lipomatosis liposis

adj.

  1. Of, relating to, or composed of animal fat; fatty.

n.

  1. The fat found in adipose tissue.

  1. Relating to or consisting of animal fat.♦ Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue consisting of adipose cells, which are specialized to produce and store large fat globules. These globules are composed mainly of glycerol esters of oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids. Adipose tissue is the main reservoir of fat in animals.
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