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cholecystokinin |
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cholecystokinin /cho·le·cys·to·ki·nin/ (CCK) (-ki´nin) a polypeptide hormone secreted in the small intestine that stimulates gallbladder contraction and secretion of pancreatic enzymes.
cholecystokinin (kōˈ·li·sis·tō·kīˑ·nin), n a substance produced in the body that acts as a neurotransmitter, opiate antagonist, and hormonal peptide and that is involved in digestive processes and the experience of satiety. cholecystokinin a gastrointestinal hormone liberated from the intestinal mucosa in response to arrival of the products of digestion from the stomach. It stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzymes and gallbladder contraction. Abbreviated CCK, CCK-PZ. Called also cholecystokinin-pancreozymin, pancreozymin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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