Meaning of ghrelin in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrɛlɪn/

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  1. Noun

    ghrelin

    Etymology

    1990s: from gh, representing the initial letters of growth hormone, + rel, from releasing, + -in

    Definitions

    1. a hormone produced by stomach cells

    Examples

    • « ghrelin is thought to increase feelings of hunger »

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