Adipopexic

/ˌædɪpoʊˈpɛksɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to adipopexia; promoting, facilitating, or involved in the process of fat storage in tissues.

Etymology

From adipopexia + -ic (adjective suffix). This adjectival form allows precise description of biological mechanisms involving fat fixation.

Kelly Says

Insulin is your body's primary 'adipopexic' hormone—it tells your tissues to grab incoming glucose and convert it into fat for storage, which is why it's central to weight gain.

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