Orexin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orexin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the hypocretins.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the hypocretins.
Word Forms
- orexins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orexigen, corticorelin, almorexant, daridorexant, suvorexant, urocortin.
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