The hydrolysis or emulsion of fat in the process of digestion. ... Origin: steato-+ G. Lysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: stē′ă-tol′i-sis Definitions: 1. The hydrolysis or emulsion of fat in the process of digestion.
steatolysis, steatolytic 1. The hydrolysis or emulsion of fat in the process of digestion. 2. Emulsification of fat prior to absorption.