English Explanatory Dictionary

lipotropin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pituitary hormone that promotes the metabolism of fat, and is a precursor to the endorphins.

Word forms

lipotropin lipotropins LPH

Etymology

From lipo- + tropin.

Derived words

β-lipotropin γ-lipotropin
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