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lip(o)-

 
word element [Gr.], fat; lipid.
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lipo-

, lip- (lip'ō, lip), Although only the pronunciation lĭp- is shown for this combining form in most words, the pronunciation līp- is also widely heard and is equally acceptable.
Fatty, lipid.
[G. lipos, fat]
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lipo-

, lip-
Combining forms meaning fatty, lipid.
[G. lipos, fat]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

lip-

or

lipo-

prefix denoting fat.
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