Ad`i*po*lyt"ic (?), a. [L. adeps,
adipis, fat + Gr. &?; to loose.] (Chem.)
Hydrolyzing fats; converting neutral fats into glycerin and free
fatty acids, esp. by the action of an enzyme; as, adipolytic
action.
Ad`i*po*lyt"ic (?), a. [L. adeps,
adipis, fat + Gr. &?; to loose.] (Chem.)
Hydrolyzing fats; converting neutral fats into glycerin and free
fatty acids, esp. by the action of an enzyme; as, adipolytic
action.