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

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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