People who study anatomy have to learn all sorts of fancy words that are used to describe simple stuff. What is the layperson's term for adipose tissue?

In the human body, the term adipose tissue is used to describe the loose connective tissue that's made up entirely of adipocytes (read: fat). The main role of adipose tissue is to store energy, as well as to cushion and insulate the body.

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