Synonyms of gastrin

Noun


1. gastrin, gastrointestinal hormone, GI hormones

usage: 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

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