English Explanatory Dictionary

adipokinin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hormone, from the anterior pituitary, that aids the mobilization of fat stored in adipose tissue

Word forms

adipokinin adipokinins

Etymology

Blend of adipose + kinin.

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