lipolytic
|li-po-lyt-ic|
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/ˌlaɪpəˈlɪtɪk/
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/ˌlɪpəˈlɪtɪk/
fat breakdown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lipolytic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'lipos,' meaning 'fat,' and 'lysis,' meaning 'loosening' or 'dissolution.'
Historical Evolution
'lipos' and 'lysis' combined in scientific terminology to form 'lipolysis,' which then evolved into the adjective 'lipolytic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loosening of fats,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'promoting the breakdown of fats.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or promoting the breakdown of lipids or fats.
The enzyme has a lipolytic effect on stored fats.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 04:09