Adipogenous

/ˌædɪˈpɒdʒɪnəs/ adjective

Definition

Producing or originating from fat; causing the generation of fat or adipose tissue.

Etymology

From Latin adipis (fat) + -genous (producing). A close synonym to adipogenic, this form is sometimes used interchangeably in medical literature.

Kelly Says

The distinction between 'adipogenic' (something that causes fat formation) and 'adipogenous' (something that is fat-producing) is subtle but lets scientists be precise about whether they're talking about triggers or sources.

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