white adipose tissue en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| white adipose tissues | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
beige fat · brown adipose tissue · fat
Relateds
brown adipose tissue · adipose tissue · tissue · adipose