Lipotropin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lipotropin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A pituitary hormone that promotes the metabolism of fat, and is a precursor to the endorphins.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A pituitary hormone that promotes the metabolism of fat, and is a precursor to the endorphins.
Word Forms
- lipotropins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precursor, adipokinin, lipokine, leptin, insulinotropin, lipotropy.
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