lipotropin

English

Etymology

From lipo- +‎ tropin.

Noun

lipotropin (plural lipotropins, abbreviation LPH)

  1. (biochemistry) A pituitary hormone that promotes the metabolism of fat, and is a precursor to the endorphins.

Derived terms

  • β-lipotropin
  • γ-lipotropin

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