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leptin

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6 lettersPronunciation /ˈlɛptɪn/Sorted eilnptStarts with LEnds with N0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.

Used in a sentence

  • 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.

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