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tejido adiposo

Loose connective tissue or fat issue in the body that's

composed of adipocytes. Its main role is to store energy in the form of fat, although it also cushions and insulates the body. Obesity is usually not dependent on the amount of body weight, but on the amount of body fat - specifically adipose tissue.

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  • Industry/Domain: Fitness
  • Category: Weight loss
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