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adipose tissue
noun[ U ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˌæd.ɪ.pəʊs ˈtɪʃ.uː/ us /ˌæd.ə.poʊs ˈtɪʃ.uː/
connective tissue(= strong material in the body that supports and connects organs and joints) that stores fat:
Adipose tissue can be a source of inflammation, contributing to insulin resistance.
The study determined peripheral and abdominal adipose tissue content in children using magnetic resonance imaging.
Adipose tissue is a very active endocrine organ involved in immune response, blood pressure control, thyroid and reproductive function.
Similar to humans, rodent obesity is defined as increased weight and adipose tissue compared to controls.
The last decade has brought increasing interest in the study of brown adipose tissue.
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