| Pronunciation: | | 'gastrin
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; induces the secretion of gastric juice |
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GASTRIN is a 7 letter word that starts with G. |
| | See Also: | | hormone, internal secretion |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | One of a group of peptide hormones secreted by the stomach during digestion to increase the amount of hydrochloric acid and pepsin within the stomach. The different gastrin hormones have a wide range of sizes and strengths. |
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