Definition of Fat metabolism

1. Noun. A metabolic process that breaks down ingested fats into fatty acids and glycerol and then into simpler compounds that can be used by cells of the body.

Generic synonyms: Metabolic Process, Metabolism

Medical Definition of Fat metabolism

1. Oxidation, decomposition, and synthesis of fats in the tissues. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fat Metabolism

fat body of ischiorectal fossa
fat body of orbit
fat cat
fat cell
fat cell
fat chance
fat droplet
fat embolism
fat embolism
fat farm
fat graft
fat hen
fat hernia
fat indigestion
fat metabolism (current term)
fat metabolism (current term)
fat necrosis
fat necrosis tumour
fat person
fat soluble
fat solvents
fat substitutes
fat tide
Fat Tuesday
faubourg
faubourgs
faucal
faucals
fauces
fauces

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