First Known Use: 1902
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secretin
noun se·cre·tin \si-ˈkrē-tən\
Definition of SECRETIN
: an intestinal proteinaceous hormone capable of stimulating secretion by the pancreas and liver
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Origin of SECRETIN
secretion + 1-in
Rhymes with SECRETIN
Medical Dictionary
secretin
noun se·cre·tin \si-ˈkrēt-ən\
Medical Definition of SECRETIN
: an intestinal proteinaceous hormone capable of stimulating secretion by the pancreas and liver
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