gastrin

/ˈɡæstrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A peptide hormone produced by G cells in the stomach lining, which stimulates the secretion of gastric acid by parietal cells in the stomach.

“The doctor prescribed medication to regulate gastrin levels in the patient’s body.”

2. noun

A type of polypeptide hormone that plays a key role in regulating the digestive system.

Synonyms

  • gastric hormone
  • gastrin-releasing peptide

Antonyms

  • gastric inhibitor peptide