cholecystokinin

English

Etymology

From cholecysto- +‎ kinin.

Noun

cholecystokinin (plural cholecystokinins)

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

Synonyms

  • CCK (abbreviation)

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