adipopexis
|ad-i-po-pex-is|
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/ˌædɪpoʊˈpɛksɪs/
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/ˌædɪpəʊˈpɛksɪs/
fat storage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipopexis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adipose,' where 'adipo-' meant 'fat' and 'pexis' meant 'fixation.'
Historical Evolution
'adipose' transformed into the modern English word 'adipopexis' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fixation of fat,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of storing fat in the body.
Adipopexis is crucial for energy storage in mammals.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 13:06
