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lipogenesis

Syllabification: (lip·o·gen·e·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˌlipōˈjenəsis, ˌlī-/

Definition of lipogenesis

noun

Physiology
  • the metabolic formation of fat.

Derivatives

lipogenic

Pronunciation: /-ˈjenik/

adjective

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Definition of lipogenesis in the British & World English dictionary

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