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



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