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adipose

adjective ad·i·pose \ˈa-də-ˌpōs\

Definition of ADIPOSE

:  of or relating to animal fat; broadly :  fat
— ad·i·pos·i·ty \ˌa-də-ˈpä-sə-tē\ noun
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Origin of ADIPOSE

New Latin adiposus, from Latin adip-, adeps
First Known Use: 1743

Related to ADIPOSE

Synonyms
fatty
Antonyms
defatted, lean

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with ADIPOSE

adios, bellicose, calvados, cellulose, comatose, diagnose, grandiose, granulose, Helios, lachrymose, megadose, otiose, overdose, racemose, Shabuoth, tuberose, varicose, ventricose
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adipose

adjective ad·i·pose \ˈad-ə-ˌpōs\

Medical Definition of ADIPOSE

:  of or relating to fat; broadly :  fat

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. adipose
  2. adipose body
  3. adipose fin
  4. adipose tissue
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