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bombesin

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Main Entry: bom·be·sin
Pronunciation: 'bäm-b&-sin
Function: noun
: a polypeptide that is found in the brain and gastrointestinal tractand has been shown experimentally to cause the secretion of various substances (as gastrin and cholecystokinin) and to inhibit intestinal motility
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bombesin bom·be·sin (bŏm'bĭ-sĭn)
n.
A neuropeptide found in brain tissue and at vagal nerve endings in the gastrointestinal mucosa.

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