lipotropin

noun

li·po·tro·pin ˌlī-pō-ˈtrō-pən

ˌli-,

-ˈträ-

: either of two protein hormones of the pituitary gland that function in the mobilization of fat reserves

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First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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“Lipotropin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipotropin. Accessed 2 Apr. 2023.

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Medical Definition

lipotropin

noun

li·po·tro·pin ˌlip-ə-ˈtrō-pən

ˌlīp-

: either of two protein hormones of the adenohypophysis of the pituitary gland that function in the mobilization of fat reserves

especially : beta-lipotropin

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