enterogastrone
/ (ˌɛntərəʊˈɡæstrəʊn) /
noun
a hormone liberated by the upper intestinal mucosa when stimulated by fat: reduces peristalsis and secretion in the stomach
Word Origin for enterogastrone
C20: from
entero- +
gastro- + (
horm)
one
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Medical definitions for enterogastrone
enterogastrone
[ ĕn′tə-rō-găs′trōn′ ]
n.
A hormone released by the upper intestinal mucosa that inhibits gastric motility and secretion.