Associations to the word «Gastrin»

Wiktionary

GASTRIN, noun. (hormone) A hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomach

Dictionary definition

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.

Wise words

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