Gastrin
[gæstrin]
Definition
(noun.) polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated.
Editor: Lois--From WordNet
[gæstrin]
(noun.) polypeptide hormone secreted by the mucous lining of the stomach; when peptides and amino acids are present in the small intestine the secretion of gastric acid is stimulated.
Editor: Lois--From WordNet