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enterogastrone

/ ˌɛntərəʊˈɡæstrəʊn /

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of enterogastrone1

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

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