lipophagic

adjective

li·​po·​pha·​gic ˌlip-ə-ˈfā-jik How to pronounce lipophagic (audio) ˌlīp- How to pronounce lipophagic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characterized by the destruction of adipose tissue with cellular uptake of the breakdown products (as by lipophages)
lipophagic disease of the knee jointThe Journal of the American Medical Association

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“Lipophagic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lipophagic. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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