English

Noun

white adipose tissue ‎(uncountable)

1. 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.

Synonyms

• WAT
• white fat

Related terms

• brown adipose tissue
• adipose tissue
• adipose
• tissue

Coordinate terms

• brown adipose tissue
• beige fat
• fat