lipotropic
|li-po-trop-ic|
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/ˌlaɪpəˈtroʊpɪk/
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/ˌlɪpəˈtrəʊpɪk/
fat metabolism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lipotropic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'lipos' meaning 'fat' and 'tropos' meaning 'turning' or 'changing'.
Historical Evolution
'lipos' and 'tropos' combined to form the modern English word 'lipotropic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning or changing fat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
promoting the breakdown or utilization of fat in the body.
Choline is a lipotropic agent that helps in fat metabolism.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 06:54