Engelsk substantiv: cholecystokinin | |||
1. | cholecystokinin (i anatomi) a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | gastrointestinal hormone, GI hormones | ||