Dictionary entry
fatty tissue
noun
脂肪组织
the body tissue that stores fat, found under the skin and around organs
In use
Fatty tissue acts as a cushion that protects your internal organs.
The surgeon carefully removed the fatty tissue around the joint.
Exercise helps you reduce excess fatty tissue in the abdomen.
be composed of fatty tissue
用于描述某部位的主要组成成分。
The breast is primarily composed of fatty tissue.
乳房主要由脂肪组织构成。
accumulate fatty tissue
Lack of exercise can cause the body to accumulate fatty tissue.
缺乏锻炼会导致身体积累脂肪组织。
fatty tissue in [body part]
常与身体部位连用，说明位置。
Fatty tissue in the abdomen can increase health risks.
腹部的脂肪组织会增加健康风险。
Common mistakes
The body has many fatty tissues.The body has a lot of fatty tissue.
脂肪组织是不可数名词，不应使用复数形式。
Fatty tissue is made of fatty.Fatty tissue is made of fat.
'fatty'是形容词，不能单独作名词表示脂肪；应用名词'fat'。
Connections
Confusing words
- adipose tissue
- 脂肪组织 · 两者皆指同一结构，但'adipose tissue'为更专业的术语，常出现在医学术语中；'fatty tissue'更通俗。
- fatty acid
- 脂肪酸 · 'fatty acid'是一种化学物质，而'fatty tissue'是身体组织；尽管拼写相似，但含义完全不同。
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