What is another word for Motilin?

Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊtɪlˌɪn] (IPA)

Motilin is a hormone produced by the gastrointestinal system that stimulates the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines and stomach. Synonyms for Motilin include MTL, MLN, and gastromotilin. MTL is often used as a shorthand for motilin in scientific literature, while MLN is another name that refers to the same hormone. Gastromotilin is an older term that is still sometimes used to refer to motilin and specifically highlights its role in regulating the motility of the stomach. Other related terms with similar meanings to motilin include Gastrointestinal motility stimulant and Interstitial cells of Cajal, or ICCs.

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What are the hypernyms for Motilin?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    peptide hormone, gastrointestinal hormone, signal molecule, digestive hormone, enteric hormone.

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