gastric inhibitory peptide
gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP); a hormone secreted by the mucosa of the duodenum and jejunum in response to absorbed fat and carbohydrate which stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin. Also known as glucose‐dependent insulinotropic polypeptide.
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gastric inhibitory peptide