ghrelin

English

/ˈɡɹɛlɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted in the stomach when empty, that increases appetite and secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *gʰreh₁- (grow, become green).

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Proto-Indo-European

*gʰreh₁-

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grow, become green

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