Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delipidated
Adjective
/ˌdɛlɪˈpɪdeɪtɪd/
Definition
Having had lipids removed, typically referring to cells or tissues that have lost their fat content.
Examples
- The delipidated cells showed a significant decrease in energy storage.
- Research found that delipidated membranes had altered functional properties.
- After delipidation, the sample was prepared for further analysis.
Meaning
Delipidated is often used in biological contexts to describe cells that have undergone a process to eliminate or reduce their lipid (fat) content.
Synonyms
- Depleted
- Defatted
- Desaturated
