| adipose |
of, resembling, or pertaining to animal fat; fatty. [1/2 definitions] |
| arachidonic acid |
an unsaturated fatty acid that is an important component of the cell membrane and is considered an essential nutrient in the diet of most mammals, including humans. |
| atherosclerosis |
a form of arteriosclerosis in which deposits of fatty nodules collect on the inner walls of arteries, often accompanied by degeneration of the affected areas. |
| bacon |
a fatty, smoked, and salted form of pork, taken from the back and side of the pig. |
| blackhead |
a small, black-tipped plug of fatty matter blocking a pore of the skin, esp. on the face. [1/3 definitions] |
| bone marrow |
the the soft fatty tissue at the core of most bones, where many types of blood cells form and mature before entering the blood stream. |
| carnitine |
a compound, particularly concentrated in muscle, required for transporting fatty acids into mitochondria. |
| cellulite |
fatty deposits, especially in the area of the hips and thighs, which create a dimpled appearance on the surface of these areas. |
| cocoa |
a powder made by roasting and grinding the seeds of the cacao tree and removing most of their fatty oil. [1/3 definitions] |
| cutin |
a waxy mixture of fatty substances found in the nonliving cuticle of plants. |
| double chin |
one or more fatty folds of flesh beneath the chin. |
| endomorphic |
of, relating to, or designating a heavy body type characterized by relative prominence of the abdomen and fatty tissues. (Cf. ectomorphic, mesomorphic.) [1/2 definitions] |
| fatback |
the fatty upper part of a side of pork, usu. dried and salted for use in cooking. |
| glyceride |
an ester of glycerol that is the main component of fatty tissue. |
| lanolin |
a fatty substance extracted from sheep's wool and used as a lubricant in soap, cosmetics, and ointments. |
| lecithin |
any of a group of fatty substances containing phosphorus that are found in all animal and plant tissues and in egg yolk. [1/2 definitions] |
| lipase |
any of several enzymes produced by the liver or pancreas that aids digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol. |
| lipoid |
like fat; fatty. [2 definitions] |
| marrow |
the soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities. [1/2 definitions] |
| monounsaturated |
having one double bond, used esp. in reference to fats and fatty acids. |
| myelin |
soft, white, fatty matter that sheathes certain nerve fibers. |