Fat soluble
Fat Soluble
Fat soluble refers to a type of vitamin or other nutrient that is stored in the body's fat tissue and liver. These nutrients are absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of fats, or lipids.
Pronunciation
Fat soluble: /fæt ˈsɒljʊbəl/
Etymology
The term "fat soluble" is derived from the English words "fat" and "soluble". "Fat" comes from the Old English "fætt", which means "fat, fatted, plump", and "soluble" comes from the Latin "solubilis", which means "that may be loosened or dissolved".
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fat soluble
- Wikipedia's article - Fat soluble
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