adipose
nounfemininetécnico/ɐðiˈpoz(ɨ)/low
a·di·po·se
Definition
The collective fatty tissue; body fat.
Excess adipose is associated with various health problems.
The biopsy revealed an infiltration of adipose into the muscle.
Etymology
Do latim 'adiposus' ('gorduroso'), de 'adeps, adipis' ('gordura').