bombesin

/bɒmˈbɛsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a neuropeptide found in the brains of many animals, often involved in the regulation of gut motility and appetite

“The researchers studied the effects of bombesin on the digestive system of the laboratory animals.”

Synonyms

  • gastrin
  • neuropeptide

Antonyms

  • anorexigen
  • appetite suppressant