leptin

[ lep-tin ]

/ ˈlɛp tɪn /

noun

a hormone that is thought to suppress appetite and speed up metabolism.

Origin of leptin

1995–2000; <Greek leptós small, thin + -in²

Words nearby leptin

leprostatic, leprosy, leprous, Lepsius, -lepsy, leptin, Leptis Magna, lepto, leptocephalic, leptocephalous, leptocephalus

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Example sentences from the Web for leptin

However, when leptin levels drop, hunger signals go through the roof, often resulting in overeating.
When Is It OK to Cheat? The Pros and Cons of Cheat Days|DailyBurn|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of the primary benefits of cheat days is their effect on leptin levels in the body.
When Is It OK to Cheat? The Pros and Cons of Cheat Days|DailyBurn|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Leptin is a hormone secreted by fat cells that is key to maintaining energy balance in the body.
When Is It OK to Cheat? The Pros and Cons of Cheat Days|DailyBurn|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In general, the obese have no shortage of leptin (given that leptin is produced by fat cells, if anything they tend to have more).
The Science Behind Feeling Full|Casey Schwartz|November 26, 2008|DAILY BEAST

The thinner you become, the lower your leptin levels droop, and the more food it takes to satisfy your appetite.
The Science Behind Feeling Full|Casey Schwartz|November 26, 2008|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for leptin

leptin

/ (ˈlɛptɪn) /

noun

a protein, produced by fat cells in the body, that acts on the brain to regulate the amount of additional fat laid down in the body

Word Origin for leptin

C20: from lepto- + -in

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for leptin

leptin

[ lĕp′tĭn′ ]

A peptide hormone and neurotransmitter produced by fat cells and involved in the regulation of appetite.

单词	leptin
释义	leptin [ lep-tin ] / ˈlɛp tɪn / noun a hormone that is thought to suppress appetite and speed up metabolism. Origin of leptin 1995–2000; <Greek leptós small, thin + -in² Words nearby leptin leprostatic, leprosy, leprous, Lepsius, -lepsy, leptin, Leptis Magna, lepto, leptocephalic, leptocephalous, leptocephalus Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for leptin However, when leptin levels drop, hunger signals go through the roof, often resulting in overeating. When Is It OK to Cheat? The Pros and Cons of Cheat Days\|DailyBurn\|July 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST One of the primary benefits of cheat days is their effect on leptin levels in the body. When Is It OK to Cheat? The Pros and Cons of Cheat Days\|DailyBurn\|July 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Leptin is a hormone secreted by fat cells that is key to maintaining energy balance in the body. When Is It OK to Cheat? The Pros and Cons of Cheat Days\|DailyBurn\|July 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In general, the obese have no shortage of leptin (given that leptin is produced by fat cells, if anything they tend to have more). The Science Behind Feeling Full\|Casey Schwartz\|November 26, 2008\|DAILY BEAST The thinner you become, the lower your leptin levels droop, and the more food it takes to satisfy your appetite. The Science Behind Feeling Full\|Casey Schwartz\|November 26, 2008\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for leptin leptin / (ˈlɛptɪn) / noun a protein, produced by fat cells in the body, that acts on the brain to regulate the amount of additional fat laid down in the body Word Origin for leptin C20: from lepto- + -in Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Scientific definitions for leptin leptin [ lĕp′tĭn′ ] A peptide hormone and neurotransmitter produced by fat cells and involved in the regulation of appetite. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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