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CHOLECYSTOKININ
cholecystokinin
(noun) a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cholecystokinin (plural cholecystokinins)
(biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.
Synonyms
• CCK (abbreviation)
Source: Wiktionary
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