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

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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