plural adipes
ˈad-ə-ˌpēz 
: purified internal abdominal fat of the hog used in pharmacy in the preparation of ointments
called also lard
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“Adeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/adeps. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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