lipogenesis
noun
li·po·gen·e·sis ˌlī-pə-ˈje-nə-səs 
: the formation of fat
specifically : the formation of fatty acids from acetyl coenzyme A in the living body and especially in adipose tissue and the liver
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web For instance, prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) reduced lipogenesis and triglyceride concentrations, while the probiotic L. rhamnosus NCC4007 strain induced decreased plasma lipoprotein levels16. 
Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015
Enea Rezzonico, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2015 Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
lipogenesis
noun
li·po·gen·e·sis -ˈjen-ə-səs
plural lipogeneses -ˌsēz
: the formation of fat
specifically : the formation of fatty acids from acetyl coenzyme A in the living body and especially in adipose tissue and the liver
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