adipo-

American  

1. a combining form with the meaning “fat, fatty tissue,” used in the formation of compound words.

   adipocere.

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Usage

What does adipo- mean? Adipo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “fat, fatty tissue.” It is often used in medical and scientific terms, including in biology and chemistry. Adipo- ultimately comes from the Latin adeps, meaning “fat, lard, grease."What are variants of adipo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, adipo- becomes adip-, as in apidic in apidic acid.

Etymology

Origin of adipo-

< Latin adip- ( adipose ) + -o-