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lipolysis
[lĭ-pol´ĭ-sis]1. the splitting up or decomposition of fat.
2. suction lipoplasty; lipoplasty by means of suction. adj., adj lipolyt´ic.
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li·pol·y·sis
(li-pol'i-sis), Avoid the mispronunciation lipoly'sis.The splitting up (hydrolysis), or chemical decomposition, of fat.
Synonym(s): lipoclasis, lipodieresis
[lipo- + G. lysis, dissolution]
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lipolysis
(lĭ-pŏl′ĭ-sĭs, lī-)n. pl. lipoly·ses (-sēz′)
The hydrolysis of lipids.
lip′o·lyt′ic (lĭp′ə-lĭt′ĭk, lī′pə-) adj.
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lipolysis
The breakdown of lipids—e.g., by the hydrolysis of triglycerides.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
li·pol·y·sis
(li-pol'i-sis)The splitting up (hydrolysis), or chemical decomposition, of fat.
[lipo- + G. lysis, dissolution]
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lipolysis
Lipid breakdown (HYDROLYSIS) into free fatty acids and glycerol under the influence of LIPASE. This is increased in DIABETES. Also known as adipolysis.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
li·pol·y·sis
(li-pol'i-sis)The splitting up (hydrolysis), or chemical decomposition, of fat.
[lipo- + G. lysis, dissolution]
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