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relaxin
[ ri-lak-sin ]
noun
, Biochemistry, Pharmacology.
- a polypeptide hormone produced by the corpus luteum during pregnancy that causes the pelvic ligaments and cervix to relax during pregnancy and delivery.
relaxin
/ rɪˈlæksɪn /
noun
- a mammalian polypeptide hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during pregnancy, which relaxes the pelvic ligaments
- a preparation of this hormone, used to facilitate childbirth
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Word History and Origins
Origin of relaxin1
C20: from relax + -in
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Example Sentences
There’s also some concern about the hormone relaxin, which relaxes joints to aid in the birthing process.
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