Meaning of ADIPOSE TISSUE

Pronunciation:			'adu`pows 'tishoo
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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"
	Synonyms:		fat, fatty tissue
	See Also:		animal tissue, atheroma, belly, cellulite, flab, mons, mons pubis, mons veneris, paunch, puppy fat, spare-tire
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Connective tissue that has been specialized to store fat.