lipolysis
|li-po-ly-sis|
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/laɪˈpɒlɪsɪs/
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/lɪˈpɒlɪsɪs/
fat breakdown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lipolysis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'lipos,' meaning 'fat,' and 'lysis,' meaning 'loosening' or 'dissolution.'
Historical Evolution
'lipos' and 'lysis' combined in Greek to form 'lipolysis,' which was adopted into modern English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the dissolution of fat,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the breakdown of lipids, involving the hydrolysis of triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids.
Lipolysis is a crucial process in the metabolism of fats.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 04:32