"Lipomatous" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Lipomatous refers to something that is relating to or composed of fat tissue. In medicine, a lipomatous tumor is a benign tumor that is composed of fat cells.
Usage Examples of Lipomatous
Lipolysis is a process in which stored fat (lipid) is broken down into fatty acids and glycerol for use by the body as energy.
A lipopeptide is a type of biomolecule that combines a peptide (a short chain of amino acids) with a lipid (a fatty acid or other hydrophobic molecule). In other words, it's a molecule that has both a protein-like part and a fatty acid-like part. This unique combination is often found on the surface of bacteria and plays a role in their cell membranes. Lipopeptides have been studied for their potential applications in medicine, including the development of new antibiotics and vaccines.
Lipophilicity refers to the tendency of a substance, particularly a molecule or ion, to dissolve in, accumulate in, or be attracted to lipids or fatty substances, such as oils, fats, and membranes. In other words, lipophilic objects have a high affinity for lipids and tend to be soluble in non-polar solvents like fats, oils, and organic compounds. This term is commonly used in pharmacology, biochemistry, and medicine to describe the properties of molecules and their interactions with biological membranes.