as in greasy
containing animal fat especially in unusual amounts fatty ground beef that was the cheapest available

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Recent Examples of fatty The usual recommendation for psoriasis and eczema is, not surprisingly, a diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, other healthy fats, and anti-inflammatory spices like ginger, turmeric and cumin. Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025 In such cases, vitamin K is administered as a shot into the fatty tissue (subcutaneously).4 In emergency cases, like those with life-threatening bleeding, vitamin K may be given within a vein (intravenously). Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025 Protein consumption from lean beef, poultry, fatty fish such as salmon, legumes, eggs, seeds, nuts, and tofu provides iron, zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025 Mackerel, salmon and sardines Any sort of fatty fish like mackerel, salmon and sardines will come with a side of vitamin D, Manaker said. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fatty

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“Fatty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatty. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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