somatostatin

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌsəʊ.mət.ə(ʊ)ˈstæt.ɪn/
• (GA) IPA: /soʊˌmæt.əˈstæt.ən/

Noun

somatostatin

1. (hormone) A cyclopeptide hormone, secreted by the pancreas, that inhibits the production of certain other hormones

Synonyms

• growth hormone-inhibiting hormone, GHIH

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