English Explanatory Dictionary

white adipose tissue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the two types of adipose tissue present in mammals, providing heat insulation, mechanical cushion, and a source of energy, and comprising as much as 20% of the body weight in men and 25% of the body weight in women.

Word forms

white adipose tissue white adipose tissues

Synonyms

WAT white fat

Related words

brown adipose tissue adipose tissue adipose tissue
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