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cholecystokinin

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cho·le·cys·to·ki·nin  (kl-sst-knn)
n. Abbr. CCK
A hormone produced principally by the small intestine in response to the presence of fats, causing contraction of the gallbladder, release of bile, and secretion of pancreatic digestive enzymes. Also called pancreozymin.
cholecystokinin [ˌkɒlɪˌsɪstəˈkaɪnɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a hormone secreted by duodenal cells that stimulates the contraction of the gall bladder and secretion of pancreatic enzymes Also called pancreozymin
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Noun1.cholecystokinin - a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
gastrointestinal hormone, GI hormones - hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning


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