leptin

== English == === Etymology === Ancient Greek λεπτός (leptós, “thin”) + -in === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈlɛptɪn/ === Noun === leptin (countable and uncountable, plural leptins) (biochemistry) A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === pintel, pintle