leptin

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈlɛptɪn/

Noun

leptin (countable and uncountable, plural leptins)

(biochemistry) A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.

Translations

a protein hormone

Icelandic: leptín n

Swedish: leptin (sv) n

Anagrams

pintel, pintle

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