#adipose_tissue__adiposetissue__fat__fatty_tissue__fattytissue a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; adipose tissue also cushions and insulates vital organs; "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold"
supertype: #animal_tissue the tissue in the bodies of animals
subtype: #flab loose or flaccid body fat
subtype: #atheroma a fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery; can obstruct blood flow
subtype: #cellulite lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc.
subtype: #mons_veneris__mons__mons_pubis a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
subtype: #paunch__belly a protruding abdomen
subtype: #potbelly__pot__baywindow__corporation__tummy (informal) slang terms for a paunch
subtype: #spare-tire__sparetire excess fat around the waistline
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