lipolysis en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *leyp- Proto-Hellenic *lípos Ancient Greek λῐ́πος (lĭ́pos)der. English lipo- Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. English -lysis English lipolysis From lipo- + -lysis.
Meanings
- The hydrolysis of lipids.
- The reverse of lipogenesis in which stored fat is broken down.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lipolyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
phospholipolysis · cryolipolysis · antilipolysis
Relateds
Translations (2)
el λιπόλυση (hydrolysis of lipids) · tr lipoliz (hydrolysis of lipids)