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Adiposis

Noun (Medical)

Adiposis refers to a medical condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of fat in the body, resulting in obesity.

Example sentence: The patient was diagnosed with adiposis and was advised to take measures to improve their diet and increase physical activity.

Noun (Botany)

In botany, adiposis represents the state of being laden or filled with oily globules, particularly referring to certain plant tissues or cells.

Example sentence: The adiposis of the olive fruit provides the essential oil that is widely used in cooking and cosmetic products.

Adjective

As an adjective, adiposis describes something that pertains to or resembling fat.

Example sentence: The adiposis tissue in the body plays a critical role in energy storage and insulation.