adipopexic
|ad-i-pop-ex-ic|
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/ˌædɪˈpɒpɛksɪk/
fat breakdown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipopexic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adipose,' where 'adipo-' meant 'fat' and '-pexic' meant 'fixing or fastening.'
Historical Evolution
'adipose' transformed into the modern English word 'adipopexic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fixing fat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'promoting the breakdown of fat.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/08 12:51
