cholecystokinin

Noun
  1. A gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder;
    Its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine (synset 105416479)
    is a type of: gastrointestinal hormone, gi hormones - hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning

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