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Secretin.
Secretin - as a noun
A gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate from the pancreas and bile ducts whenever the stomach empties too much acid into the small intestine
Example Sentences
"The discovery of secretin was a significant breakthrough in the field of endocrinology."
"Researchers have been studying the effects of secretin on digestive functions."
"The production of secretin is stimulated by the presence of acidic chyme in the duodenum."
"The administration of secretin can be used as a diagnostic tool for certain gastrointestinal disorders."
"The release of secretin is inhibited by the hormone somatostatin."
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Is SECRETIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, secretin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SECRETIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SECRETIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, secretin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSECRETIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is SECRETIN a valid WordFeud word?
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Valid WordSECRETIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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