lipo-

¹

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

   lipolysis.

lipo-

²

1. a combining form meaning “lacking,” “leaving,” used in the formation of compound words:

   lipography.

lipo-

¹

combining_form

1. fat or fatty

   lipoprotein

lipo

²

/ ˈlɪpəʊ; ˈlaɪpəʊ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for liposuction

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipo-¹

Combining form representing Greek lípos fat

Origin of lipo-²

< Greek, combining form of lip-, weak stem of leípein to leave, be lacking; see -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipo-¹

from Greek lipos fat