Adipokinin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adipokinin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A hormone, from the anterior pituitary, that aids the mobilization of fat stored in adipose tissue.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A hormone, from the anterior pituitary, that aids the mobilization of fat stored in adipose tissue.
Word Forms
- adipokinins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adipokine, adipomyokine, adiponectin, adipohormone, adipokinesis, adipolin.
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