enterogastrone

/ (ˌɛntərəʊˈɡæstrəʊn) /


noun
  1. a hormone liberated by the upper intestinal mucosa when stimulated by fat: reduces peristalsis and secretion in the stomach

Origin of enterogastrone

1
C20: from entero- + gastro- + (horm) one

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