cholecystokinin (n)

n05409136

type n
lex_filenum 08
def a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder
def its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
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Hypernym gastrointestinal hormone, GI hormones
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Hyponym gastrointestinal hormone, GI hormones

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