Cholecystokinin

Language: English
Pronunciation: cholecys-tokinin
Part of Speech: noun

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Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.

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"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 "

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