white adipose tissue

noun

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.

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WATwhite fat
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Meanings

nounwhite adipose tissue (countable and uncountable, plural white adipose tissues)

plural white adipose tissues

  1. countableuncountablemedicineOne 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.

    Synonyms: WAT, white fat

Synonyms & antonyms

nounOne 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.

Similar
WATwhite fat
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white fat
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