leipo-


lipo-

, lip- (lip'ō, lip), Although only the pronunciation lĭp- is shown for this combining form in most words, the pronunciation līp- is also widely heard and is equally acceptable.Fatty, lipid. [G. lipos, fat]

leipo-

An obsolete root for:
(1) Fat; now lipo-;
(2) Lack, deficiency; now pauci- or hypo-.