What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lipogenic
Example
A high-carbohydrate diet can be lipogenic, leading to increased fat storage. [lipogenic: adjective]
Example
Insulin is a lipogenic hormone that promotes the synthesis of fatty acids. [lipogenic: adjective]
adipogenic
Example
Adipogenic factors such as PPAR-gamma promote the differentiation of preadipocytes into mature adipocytes. [adipogenic: adjective]
Example
Obesity is characterized by an increase in adipogenic activity and the accumulation of fat cells. [adipogenic: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Adipogenic is less common than lipogenic in everyday language and is primarily used in scientific or medical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lipogenic and adipogenic?
Both lipogenic and adipogenic are technical terms used in scientific or medical contexts and are therefore considered formal language.
