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| Secret | |
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| Term | Secret |
| Short definition | Secret - (pronounced) (seh-KREE-tin) A hormone secreted into the blood by cells in the inner lining of the small intestine. It is released when partially digested food passes from the stomach into the small intestine. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Secret - (pronounced) (seh-KREE-tin) A hormone secreted into the blood by cells in the inner lining of the small intestine. It is released when partially digested food passes from the stomach into the small intestine. Secretin causes the pancreas, liver, and stomach to release other substances that help digest food. Secretin can also be made in the laboratory
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