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Medical Definition of Peptide yy
1. A 36-amino acid peptide produced by the l cells of the distal small intestine and colon. Peptide yy inhibits gastric and pancreatic secretion. (12 Dec 1998)
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1. A 36-amino acid peptide produced by the l cells of the distal small intestine and colon. Peptide yy inhibits gastric and pancreatic secretion. (12 Dec 1998)