orexin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”) + -in.
Meanings
- Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the two are orexin-A and orexin-B.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orexins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |