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ghrelin

/ˈɡrɛl.ɪn/

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noun

/ˈɡrɛl.ɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruГормон желудочно-кишечного тракта, вырабатываемый эпителиальными клетками слизистой оболочки желудка, который стимулирует аппетит и приём пищи, а также активно способствует секреции гормона роста из передней доли гипофиза.

A gastrointestinal hormone produced by epithelial cells in the stomach lining that stimulates appetite and feeding, and also strongly promotes growth hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary.

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  1. Appetite-stimulating hormoneC1formalmedical

    A gastrointestinal hormone produced by cells in the stomach lining that stimulates appetite and feeding, and also promotes growth hormone release from the pituitary gland.

    ruГормон, стимулирующий аппетит

    • Ghrelin levels rise before meals, signaling hunger to the brain.
    • Researchers are studying how ghrelin affects weight regulation.
    • The release of ghrelin is suppressed after eating.
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