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Messina, Strait of (sh) and alipotropic (medicine)


Messina, Strait of (sh)




ancient Siculum Fretum

Channel between southern Italy and northeastern Sicily.

It is 2.5 to 12 mi (4 to 19 km) wide. The city of Messina lies on its bank in Sicily, opposite Reggio di Calabria. Ferry service across the strait links Messina with the Italian mainland.


alipotropic (medicine)


alipotropic


Having no effect upon fat metabolism, or upon the movement of fat to the liver.

Origin: G. A-priv. + lipos, fat, + tropos, a turning