adipoid

/ˌædɪˈpɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or relating to fat or fatty tissue

“The adipoid cells in the liver were a sign of the patient’s fatty liver disease.”

2. noun

a body part or structure resembling fat or fatty tissue

“The adipoid tissue in her thighs made her appear heavier than she actually was.”

Synonyms

  • adipose
  • corpulent
  • fatty

Antonyms

  • lean
  • slender