cholecystokinin

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Etymology[edit]

From cholecysto- +‎ kinin.

Noun[edit]

cholecystokinin (plural cholecystokinins)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.

Synonyms[edit]

  • CCK (abbreviation)

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