"incretin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: incretins [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} incretin (plural incretins)
  1. (biochemistry) A gastrointestinal hormone causing an increase in the amount of insulin released from the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans after eating, even before blood glucose levels become elevated. Wikipedia link: incretin Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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