Glossary

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lipidsearch for term

A fat.

See also: cholesterol Synonyms: blood fats, blood fat
lipodystrophysearch for term

A metabolic disorder in which fat in the face, arms, legs and buttocks is lost and/or fatty deposits appear in the abdomen, breasts and neck.

See also: insulin resistance Synonyms: lipo
liversearch for term

A large organ, located in the upper right abdomen, which assists in digestion by metabolising carbohydrates, fats and proteins, stores vitamins and minerals, produces amino acids, bile and cholesterol, and removes toxins from the blood.

See also: ALT, bilirubin, hepatitis