a hormone liberated by the upper intestinal mucosa when stimulated by fat: reduces peristalsis and secretion in the stomach
Word origin
C20: from entero- + gastro- + (horm)one
enterogastrone in American English
(ˌɛntərˌoʊˈgæsˌtroʊn)
noun
a hormone secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa, that inhibits the secretion of gastric juice and stomach movements, thereby slowing digestion, esp. of fats