Gastrin (redirected from gastrin assay)

gastrin /gas·trin/ (gas´trin) a polypeptide hormone secreted by certain cells of the pyloric glands, which strongly stimulates secretion of gastric acid and pepsin, and weakly stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzymes and gallbladder contraction.

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gas·trin (gstrn)

n.

Any of the hormones secreted in the pyloric-antral mucosa of the stomach and that stimulate secretion of the parietal cells.

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Gastrin

A hormone secreted in the stomach that is involved in the production of gastric acid. Overproduction of gastric acid contributes to peptic ulcer formation.

Mentioned in: Gastrinoma, Ulcer Surgery

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gastrin,

n a digestive hormone produced in the antral part of the stomach that stimulates production of hydro-chloric acid in the gastric glands.

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gastrin

a polypeptide hormone secreted by certain cells of the pylorus, which strongly stimulates secretion of gastric acid and pepsinogen, and weakly stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzymes and gallbladder contraction.

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gastrin assay

plasma levels are elevated in gastrointestinal disease and other systemic diseases.