en·ter·o·gas·trone ( n t -r -g s trn)n. A hormone released by the upper intestinal mucosa that inhibits gastric motility and secretion. |
enterogastrone [ˌɛntərəʊˈgæstrəʊn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) a hormone liberated by the upper intestinal mucosa when stimulated by fat: reduces peristalsis and secretion in the stomach
[from entero- + gastro- + (horm)one]
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