lipolysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The hydrolysis of lipids.
  2. The reverse of lipogenesis in which stored fat is broken down.

Word forms

lipolysis lipolyses

Etymology

From lipo- + -lysis.

Related words

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