gastrin
n.
hormone which stimulates the secretion of gastric juices
Gastrin
Gastrin
Gastrin /gas·trin/ a polypeptide hormone secreted by certain cells of the pyloric glands, which strongly stimulates secretion of gastric acid and [
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gastrin
Noun
1. polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; induces the secretion of gastric juice
(hypernym) hormone, endocrine, internal secretion
Gastrin (das)
n.
gastrin, hormone which stimulates the secretion of gastric juices