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relaxin

noun

Hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor

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7
Starts with
R
Ends with
N
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
14

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noun

  1. Hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor

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