Definition of Ghrelin

1. Noun. A gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells lining the fundus of the stomach; appears to be a stimulant for appetite and feeding, but is also a strong stimulant of growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary.


Lexicographical Neighbors of Ghrelin

ghost gum
ghost tooth
ghost town
ghost weed
ghost word
ghoul
ghoulie
ghoulies
ghoulish
ghoulishly
ghoulishness
ghoulishnesses
ghouls
ghoul hand
GHQ
ghrelin (current term)
GHRF
GHRF
GHRH
ghyll
ghyll
ghylls
GHz
GHz
GI
Gi
GI-tract secretions
GI-tract target lesion
GIA
Giacometti

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