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

Medical definitions for enterogastrone

enterogastrone
[ ĕn′tə-rō-găstrōn′ ]

n.

A hormone released by the upper intestinal mucosa that inhibits gastric motility and secretion.