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Gastrin definition

găstrĭn
A hormone secreted by glands in the mucous membrane of the stomach that stimulates the production of gastric juice.
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A polypeptide hormone secreted in the stomach, that stimulates production of gastric juice.
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A hormone secreted by glands in the mucous membrane of the stomach that stimulates the production of gastric juice.
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(biochemistry) A hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomach.
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Noun

Singular:
gastrin
Plural:
gastrins

Origin of gastrin

  • Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastēr) + -in

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Gastrin Sentence Examples

  • Other effects related to acid inhibition During treatment with antisecretory drugs, serum gastrin increases in response to the decreased acid secretion.

  • Excessive secretion of gastrin (a hormone secreted into the stomach to aid in digestion) by these tumors can cause upper gastrointestinal ulcers.

  • They do however produce other gastrointestinal hormones including gastrin and VIP.

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