pentagastrin

noun

pen·​ta·​gas·​trin ˌpent-ə-ˈgas-trən How to pronounce pentagastrin (audio)
: a pentapeptide C37H49N7O9S that stimulates gastric acid secretion

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“Pentagastrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pentagastrin. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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