LIPOGENESIS

Etymology

Noun

lipogenesis (countable and uncountable, plural lipogeneses)

(biochemistry) 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

Anagrams

• pilogenesis

Source: Wiktionary



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28 May 2024

PRESTIGE

(noun) a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; “he wanted to achieve power and prestige”


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