Meaning Of The Word Cholecystokinin
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Cholecystokinin Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Cholecystokinin?
cholecystokinin in American English
a polypeptide hormone secreted by the upper intestinal lining, that activates the gallbladder and pancreas: its presence in the brain is associated with loss of appetite noun: a hormone secreted by the upper portion of the intestine that stimulates contraction of the gallbladder and increases secretion of pancreatic juice cholecystokinin in British English noun: a hormone secreted by duodenal cells that stimulates the contraction of the gall bladder and secretion of pancreatic enzymes |
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