enterogastrone
/ˌɛntəroʊˈɡæstroʊn/
noun
- A hormone produced by the small intestine that slows down stomach movements and acid secretion after a meal.
- The release of enterogastrone is triggered by fats entering the small intestine.
- Scientists study enterogastrone to understand how the body controls appetite.
- Enterogastrone helps regulate digestion by signaling the stomach to slow down.