leptin
English edit
Etymology edit
Ancient Greek λεπτός (leptós, “thin”) + -in
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
leptin (countable and uncountable, plural leptins)
- (biochemistry) A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.
- 2019, Bill Bryson, The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Black Swan (2020), page 171:
- If we could control leptin, then presumably we could help people to control their weight.
Translations edit
a protein hormone
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