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cholecystokinin
Definition: a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
Definition: Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.