Lipogenesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lipogenesis is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce.
Word Forms
- lipogeneses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adipogenesis, lipidogenesis, lipolysis, glycerogenesis, liposynthesis, lipometabolism.
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