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ghrelin

noun

a gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant…

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
G
Ends with
N
Contains
HR
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɡɹɛlɪn

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary

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