adipokine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæd.ɪ.pə(ʊ)ˌkaɪn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊˌkaɪn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From adipo- + -kine.
Meanings
- Any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| adipokines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
pt adipocina (any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue) · hu adipokin (any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue) · pl adipocytokina (any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue) · pl adipokina (any of several cytokines secreted by adipose tissue)