Meaning of leptin | Babel Free
/ˈlɛptɪn/Definitions
A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.
countable, uncountable
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.