English word lipolysis comes from English -lysis (Decomposition or breakdown. Disintegration. Dissolving.), English lipo- ((biochemistry) lipids.. Fat.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-lysis | English (eng) | Decomposition or breakdown. Disintegration. Dissolving. |
lipo- | English (eng) | (biochemistry) lipids.. Fat. |
lipolysis | English (eng) | (biochemistry) The reverse of lipogenesis in which stored fat is broken down. (organic chemistry) The hydrolysis of lipids. |