lipotropic

adjective

li·​po·​tro·​pic ˌlī-pō-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce lipotropic (audio) ˌli- How to pronounce lipotropic (audio) -ˈträ- How to pronounce lipotropic (audio)
: promoting the physiological utilization of fat
lipotropic dietary factors

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lipotropic was in 1903

Dictionary Entries Near lipotropic

Cite this Entry

“Lipotropic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipotropic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

lipotropic

adjective
li·​po·​tro·​pic ˌlip-ō-ˈtrō-pik How to pronounce lipotropic (audio) ˌlīp- How to pronounce lipotropic (audio) -ˈträp-ik How to pronounce lipotropic (audio)
variants also lipotrophic
: promoting the physiological utilization of fat
lipotropic dietary factors
lipotropism noun
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