Meaning of leptin | Babel Free
ˈlɛptɪnDefinitions
A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.
Examples
“If we could control leptin, then presumably we could help people to control their weight.”
“That is because sleep affects two appetite-controlling hormones, leptin and ghrelin.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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