/ˌlɪpoʊˈkeɪɪk/ (LIP-oh-KAY-ik)

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or having the characteristics of the lipochrome, a type of yellow pigment found in the liver and bile.

“The lipocaic properties of the pigment made it useful for studying the liver’s function in the body.”

2. noun

A type of yellow pigment found in the liver and bile.

“The researchers isolated the lipocaic from the liver sample for further analysis.”