adjective
- relating to or causing the breakdown of fats or lipids
Usage: medical; biochemical
Examples
- The lipolytic enzyme broke down the stored fat into fatty acids.
- Certain hormones have lipolytic effects on adipose tissue.
- The researcher studied lipolytic activity in muscle cells.
- Lipolytic processes help the body use fat for energy.
- The medication enhanced lipolytic metabolism.
- Scientists measured lipolytic enzyme levels in the blood sample.