Incretin Definition

ĭn-krētn
noun
Any of several gastrointestinal hormones that bring about the release of insulin from the pancreas after carbohydrate ingestion and are essential in maintaining normal levels of glucose in the blood.
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Other Word Forms of Incretin

Noun

Singular:
incretin
Plural:
incretins

Origin of Incretin

  • Blend of increase secretin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

IININC

Words Ending With

NINTIN

Unscrambles

incretin

Words Starting With I and Ending With N

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