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adip-

combining form

Definition of ADIP-

:  fat <adipocyte>

Variants of ADIP-

adip- or adipo-
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Origin of ADIP-

Latin adip-, adeps, probably from Greek aleipha fat, oil, from aleiphein to rub with oil — more at aliphatic

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral
Medical Dictionary

adip-

combining form

Medical Definition of ADIP-

:  fat :  fatty tissue <adipic acid> <adipocyte>

Variants of ADIP-

adip- or adipo-

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