Lipolysis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lipolysis is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The hydrolysis of lipids.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The hydrolysis of lipids.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) The reverse of lipogenesis in which stored fat is broken down.
Word Forms
- lipolyses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lipidolysis, lipoxygenation, lactonolysis, lipoperoxide, lipoxidation, hydroxylipid.
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