adipokine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue.

Pronunciation

/ˈæd.ɪ.pə(ʊ)ˌkaɪn/ /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊˌkaɪn/

Word forms

adipokine adipokines

Etymology

From adipo- + -kine.

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