lip-

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]

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lip-

or

lipo-

prefix denoting fat.

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