noun
- plural of lipolysis; the breakdown of fats and other lipids by hydrolysis to release fatty acids
Usage: biochemistry; medical
Examples
- The researcher studied multiple lipolyses occurring in different tissue types.
- Various lipolyses help the body metabolize stored fats during exercise.
- The enzyme catalyzes several lipolyses in the digestive system.
- Different lipolyses occur at varying rates depending on hormonal signals.
- The study compared lipolyses in healthy versus diabetic patients.
- These lipolyses are essential for energy production during fasting.