Gastrin definition
A hormone secreted by glands in the mucous membrane of the stomach that stimulates the production of gastric juice.
noun
A polypeptide hormone secreted in the stomach, that stimulates production of gastric juice.
noun
A hormone secreted by glands in the mucous membrane of the stomach that stimulates the production of gastric juice.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
gastrin
Plural:
gastrinsOrigin of gastrin
- Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastēr) + -in
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