adipokinesis

adipokinesis
ad·i·po·ki·ne·sis (ad″ĭ-po-kĭ-neґsis) the mobilization of fat in the body, often with the liberation of free fatty acids into the blood plasma; see also lipolytic hormones, under hormone.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • adipokinetic — Denoting a substance or factor that causes mobilization of stored lipid. [adipo + G. kinesis, movement] * * * ad·i·po·kin·et·ic (ad″ĭ po kĭ netґik) pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting adipokinesis …   Medical dictionary

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