gastrin

noun gas·trin \ˈgas-trən\

Definition of GASTRIN

: any of various polypeptide hormones that are secreted by the gastric mucosa and induce secretion of gastric juice

1905

Medical Dictionary

noun gas·trin \ˈgas-trən\

: any of various polypeptide hormones that are secreted by the gastric mucosa and induce secretion of gastric juice

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