lipo-

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]

lipo-, lip-

prefix meaning "fat": lipase, lipodystrophy, lipoma.

lipo-

, lip-

Combining forms meaning fatty, lipid.

[G. lipos, fat]

lip-

or

lipo-

prefix denoting fat.