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English 1 sense of the word ghrelin:
NOUNbodyghrelina gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach
Englishghrelin: 1 sense noun 1, body
MeaningA gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary.
Broadergastrointestinal hormone, GI hormoneshormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning
Spanishghrelina

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