Urogastrone

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA substance secreted by the Brunner's glands that inhibits parietal cells and chief cells of the stomach from secreting acid and their digestive enzymes, in order to protect the duodenum.

Synonyms

enterogastrone antisecretory pentagastrin gastroprotectant gastroprotection lorglumide peptic urocortin spiroglumide anticholagogue pantoprazole secernent

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