First Known Use: 1995
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leptin
noun lep·tin \ˈlep-tən\
Definition of LEPTIN
: a peptide hormone that is produced by fat cells and plays a role in body weight regulation by acting on the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and burn fat stored in adipose tissue
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Origin of LEPTIN
Greek leptos slender + English 1-in
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leptin
noun lep·tin \ˈlep-tən\
Medical Definition of LEPTIN
: a peptide hormone that is produced by fat cells and plays a role in body weight regulation by acting on the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and burn fat stored in adipose tissue
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