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Lipolysis vs Lipolyze - What's the difference?

lipolysis | lipolyze |

As a noun lipolysis

is the hydrolysis of lipids.

As a verb lipolyze is

to cause, or to undergo lipolysis.

lipolysis

English

Noun

(lipolyses)
  • (organic chemistry) The hydrolysis of lipids
  • (biochemistry) The reverse of lipogenesis in which stored fat is broken down

    • See also

    * ketosis

    lipolyze

    English

    Alternative forms

    * lipolyse

    Verb

    (lipolyz)
  • To cause, or to undergo lipolysis