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lipotropic Definition

lipo·tropic (lip′ō träpik, lip′ə-; lī′pō-, -pə-)

adjective

regulating or reducing the accumulation of fat in the body or its organs

Etymology: lipo- + -tropic

lipotropic Related Forms
li·potro·pism′ (li pätrə piz′əm, lī-) noun
lipotropic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • agent: It is an antioxidant nutrient and lipotropic agent which promotes the physiological utilization of fat.

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