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leptin

Syllabification: (lep·tin)
Pronunciation: /ˈleptin/
Definition of leptin

noun

Biochemistry
  • a protein produced by fatty tissue and believed to regulate fat storage in the body.

Origin:

1990s: from Greek leptos 'fine, thin' + -in1

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