Definition of Gastrointestinal hormone

1. Noun. Hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning.

Exact synonyms: Gi Hormones
Generic synonyms: Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Gastrin, Cholecystokinin, Secretin, Ghrelin, Motilin

Medical Definition of Gastrointestinal hormone

1. A general term for any hormone which is secreted by some part of the digestive system for the purpose of aiding digestion. For example: gastrin. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gastrointestinal Hormone

gastrohepatic
gastrohepatic omentum
gastrohydrorrhoea
gastrohysterotomy
gastroileac reflex
gastroileitis
gastroileostomy
gastrointestinal
gastrointestinal
gastrointestinal agents
gastrointestinal bleeding
gastrointestinal contents
gastrointestinal disorder
gastrointestinal fistula
gastrointestinal haemorrhage
gastrointestinal hormone (current term)
gastrointestinal hormones
gastrointestinal system
gastrointestinal tract
gastrointestinal tract
gastrointestinal transit
gastrojejunal loop obstruction syndrome
gastrojejunocolic
gastrojejunostomy
gastrokinesograph
gastrolavage
gastrolienal
gastrolienal ligament
gastrolith
gastrolith

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