adiposis

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Originally: obesity of the body; fatty infiltration of an organ; (now rare). In later use also (usually with distinguishing English or scientific Latin word): any of various disorders affecting adipose tissue, especially subcutaneous adipose tissue.


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Origin:
mid 19th century. From German Adiposis and its etymon scientific Latin adiposis from classical Latin adip-, adeps + scientific Latin -osis




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