Engelsk substantiv: ghrelin | |||
1. | ghrelin (i anatomi) a 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 | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | gastrointestinal hormone, GI hormones | ||