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<prefix>
A combining form or prefix meaning relating to fat, fatty. Corresponds to the Greek lip-, lipo-.
Origin: L. Adeps, adipis, soft animal fat, lard, grease; fatty tissue; obesity; akin to G. Aleipha, unguent, anointing-oil, oil, fat, pitch, resin, lipos, animal fat, lard, tallow, vegetable oil
(05 Mar 2000)
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