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lipotropin
noun li·po·tro·pin \-ˈtrō-pən\
Definition of LIPOTROPIN
: either of two protein hormones of the pituitary gland that function in the mobilization of fat reserves
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First Known Use of LIPOTROPIN
1964
Medical Dictionary
lipotropin
noun li·po·tro·pin \ˌlip-ə-ˈtrō-pən, ˌlīp-\
Medical Definition of LIPOTROPIN
: either of two protein hormones of the adenohypophysis of the pituitary gland that function in the mobilization of fat reserves; especially : beta-lipotropin
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