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Lipogenesis

Synonym(s)

Anabolic formation of lipid compounds in organisms or living cells; this includes fats, long-chain fatty acids, and oils.: Definition from: CRISP Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
De novo fat synthesis in the body. This includes the synthetic processes of fatty acids and subsequent triglycerides in the liver and the adipose tissue. Lipogenesis is regulated by numerous factors, including nutritional, hormonal, and genetic elements.: Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
1: Formation of fat in the living body especially when excessive or abnormal. 2: The formation of fatty acids from acetyl coenzyme A in the living body.: Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary by Merriam-Webster Inc.