: a proteolytic hormone found in urine especially in cases of peptic ulcers and other disorders of the digestive tract

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“Uropepsin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/uropepsin. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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