lipolysis

Noun

Meaning

(organic chemistry) The hydrolysis of lipids.

(biochemistry) The reverse of lipogenesis in which stored fat is broken down.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Phrases with the word

injection lipolysis

Examples

Dialysate glycerol concentration was measured to assess changes in lipolysis and/or lipid mobilization (). Source: Internet

In addition to its role in regulating glucose metabolism, insulin stimulates lipogenesis, diminishes lipolysis, and increases amino acid transport into cells.” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lipokine lipolactonase lipoleiomyoma lipolytic lipolytically lipolyze