GASTRIN

gastrin

(noun) polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gastrin (countable and uncountable, plural gastrins)

(hormone) A hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomach

Anagrams

• Garstin, Gartins, Staring, gratins, ratings, staring, tarings, tringas

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

25 May 2025

ALBUTEROL

(noun) a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness


Do you know this game?

Wordscapes

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins