Gastrin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gastrin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomach.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomach.
Word Forms
- gastrins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gastrotropin, gastricsin, prosecretin, minigastrin, ghrelin, progastrin.
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