Word: adipolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ad
i
pol
y
sis
Definition: The process of converting fat into free fatty acids, especially by the action of enzymes.
Morphemes:
Affix: adipo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: adeps
Language: la
Decoded: adeps
PoS: Noun
Meaning: fat, lard, grease
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: dissolving
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process