"orexin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: orexins [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”) + -in Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ὄρεξις||appetite}} Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”), {{suffix|en||in}} + -in Head templates: {{en-noun}} orexin (plural orexins)
  1. (biochemistry) Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the hypocretins. Wikipedia link: orexin Categories (topical): Biochemistry Related terms: preproorexin

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