Orexigenic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Orexigenic is an adjective meaning That stimulates the appetite.
Meaning
That stimulates the appetite.
More Meanings
- Appetite stimulant
Example Sentences
Ghrelin is a 28‐amino acid acylated peptide predominantly secreted by the stomach but also by the brain. In mammals, ghrelin stimulates both GH [growth hormone] secretion and appetite, and it is the only GI [gastrointestinal] hormone with confirmed orexigenic properties[…].
Word Forms
- orexigenics
Synonyms for orexigenic
Depending on context, synonyms include orexigen.
Antonyms for orexigenic
Common opposites include anorexigenic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anorexigenic, natriorexigenic, anorectic, hypophysiotropic, adrenocorticotropic, esurine.
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