orexin

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”) +‎ -in.

Noun

orexin (plural orexins)

  1. (biochemistry) Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the hypocretins.

See also

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