lipogenesis

noun

lipogenesis

noun

Etymology From lipo- + -genesis.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce

Derived terms
neolipogenesis, de novo lipogenesis
Related terms
lipogenic

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