cholecystokinin en · NOUN
Etymology
From cholecysto- + kinin.
Meanings
- Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cholecystokinins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
cholecystokininergic · anticholecystokinin
Relateds
cholecystokinetic · cholecystokinase
Synonyms
Translations (3)
it colecistochinina (any of several peptide hormones) · es colecistoquinina (any of several peptide hormones) · pt colecistoquinina (any of several peptide hormones)