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gastrin

noun
gas·​trin | \ ˈga-strÉ™n How to pronounce gastrin (audio) \

Definition of gastrin

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

First Known Use of gastrin

1905, in the meaning defined above

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gastrin

noun
gas·​trin | \ ˈgas-trÉ™n How to pronounce gastrin (audio) \

Medical Definition of gastrin

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

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