English Explanatory Dictionary

leptin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛptɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-leptin.wav

Word forms

leptin leptins

Etymology

Ancient Greek λεπτός (leptós, “thin”) + -in

Derived words

leptinemia leptinergic
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