Secretin Definition

sĭ-krētn
noun
A hormone produced in the small intestine, that stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice, bile, etc.
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Other Word Forms of Secretin

Noun

Singular:
secretin
Plural:
secretins

Origin of Secretin

  • secret(ion) –in

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

Secretin Sentence Examples

  • Some people claim that a hormone called secretin can help with the symptoms of autism.

  • Thus an acid in the duodenum causes it to secrete a hormone to which the name of "secretin" has been given.

  • The small intestine produces secretin, a hormone that stimulates the pancreas to produce digestive enzymes which aid in normal digestion.

  • There has been some documented success in the use of secretin given orally to children with autism.

  • The most common method of treatment is to give secretin orally three times a day either 20 minutes before or 20 minutes after eating.

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Words Starting With

SSESEC

Words Ending With

NINTIN

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Words Starting With S and Ending With N

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With S8 Letter Words Ending With N