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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

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7
Starts with
G
Ends with
N
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. 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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