Adipokine

//ˈæd.ɪ.pə(ʊ)ˌkaɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue.

Etymology

From adipo- + -kine.

Related phrases

adipose tissue

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