Gastrin
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| Gastrin | |
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| Term | Gastrin |
| Short definition | scirrhotic gastric cancer (GAS-trik SKIR-us KAR-sih-NOH-muh) A rare form of stomach cancer that begins in the lining of the stomach and spreads to the muscles of the stomach wall. This causes the stomach wall to become thick, hard, and rubbery, leading to digestive problems. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Gastrin - (pronounced) (GAS-trin) A hormone released by special cells in the lining of the stomach after eating. Gastrin causes the stomach to release an acid that helps digest food
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