lipolysis

English

Etymology

From lipo- +‎ -lysis.

Noun

lipolysis (plural lipolyses)

1. (organic chemistry) The hydrolysis of lipids.
2. (biochemistry) The reverse of lipogenesis in which stored fat is broken down.

Derived terms

• antilipolysis
• cryolipolysis
• phospholipolysis

Translations

hydrolysis of lipids

• Turkish: lipoliz

See also

• ketosis