lipotropin
/ˌlɪpəˈtroʊpɪn/
noun
- A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that helps break down fats in the body.
- Doctors study lipotropin to understand its effects on metabolism.
- Lipotropin plays a role in how the body uses stored fat for energy.
- The release of lipotropin increases during periods of fasting or exercise.