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Term | Leptin |
Short definition | Leptin (LEP-tin) A hormone produced by fat cells that helps control hunger, the amount of fat stored in the body, and body weight |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Leptin - (pronounced) (LEP-tin) A hormone produced by fat cells that helps control hunger, the amount of fat stored in the body, and body weight
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