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From cholecysto- + kinin.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
cholecystokinin
Today it means: Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein. Full definition →
Today it means: Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein. Full definition →
From cholecysto- + kinin.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.