lipolytic
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- adjective
- /ˌlaɪpəˈlɪtɪk/
- Specialized
- Certain medications can enhance lipolytic effects, helping patients lose weight more effectively.
Examples
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A high-fat diet can inhibit lipolytic processes, making it harder for the body to break down fat.
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"Homogenizing milk liberates lipolytic enzymes from the membranes of the fat globules, which in time leads to the milk or cheese made from it going rancid.
Blog text (22) -
Testosterone in men has been shown to be a lipolytic hormone, with selective activity at the intra-abdominal level.
Academic text (2018) -
A number of studies have indicated that HMB supplementation may elicit several ergogenic benefits, including anti-catabolic, anabolic, and lipolytic effects, among others.
Blog text (23) -
The lipolytic activity of the enzyme helps convert stored fat into energy during exercise.
Synonyms
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9.5
To help the body break down fat
How Fat-Breaking
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Surface Forms
Morphology
lipolytic = lytic (semi-transparent) = lipo + lytic
Formed from the combining form lipo- ('fat') and the suffix -lytic ('causing breakdown'); the morphological logic is clear but the combining forms are technical and may be unfamiliar to general learners.
Etymology
Lipolytic comes from the Greek parts lipo- meaning 'fat' and -lytic meaning 'to break down'. So, it describes something that helps 'break down fat' in the body.