Steato-
1.
a combining form meaning “fat,” “tallow”; used in the formation of compound words:
steatopygia.
combining form
1.
denoting fat
steato- or steat-
pref.
Fat: steatolytic.
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- Steatolysis
noun (physiol) 1. the digestive process whereby fats are emulsified and then hydrolysed to fatty acids and glycerine 2. the breaking down of fat steatolysis ste·a·tol·y·sis (stē’ə-tŏl’ĭ-sĭs) n. Hydrolysis or emulsion of fat in the digestive process. ste’a·to·lyt’ic (-tə-lĭt’ĭk) adj.
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- Steatopygia
noun 1. extreme accumulation of fat on and about the buttocks, especially of women. noun 1. excessive fatness of the buttocks steatopygia ste·at·o·pyg·i·a (stē-āt’ə-pĭj’ē-ə, -pī’jē-ə) or ste·a·to·py·ga (stē’ə-tō-pī’gə, stē-āt’ə-) n. Excessive accumulation of fat on the buttocks. ste’a·to·pyg’ic (-pĭj’ĭk, -pī’jĭk) or ste’a·to·py’gous (-pī’gəs) adj.