Meaning Of The Word Relaxin

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What's The Definition Of Relaxin?

relaxin in American English
a polypeptide hormone associated with pregnancy, used experimentally to relax the pelvic ligaments, as in childbirth
noun: a polypeptide hormone produced by the corpus luteum during pregnancy that causes the pelvic ligaments and cervix to relax during pregnancy and delivery

relaxin in British English
noun: a mammalian polypeptide hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during pregnancy, which relaxes the pelvic ligaments

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