somatostatin
noun
so·mato·stat·in sō-ˌma-tə-ˈsta-tᵊn 
: a polypeptide neurohormone that is found especially in the hypothalamus and inhibits the secretion of several other hormones (such as growth hormone, insulin, and gastrin)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Among its functions, somatostatin inhibits production of insulin and growth hormone, and slows digestion. 
San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2019 Specifically, the peripheral nerve damage seemed to deactivate a type of interconnected brain cells, called somatostatin (SOM) interneurons, which normally dampen pain signals. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 27 June 2017 These include parvalbumin (PV), somatostatin (SOM), and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP)-expressing interneurons. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 27 June 2017
San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2019 Specifically, the peripheral nerve damage seemed to deactivate a type of interconnected brain cells, called somatostatin (SOM) interneurons, which normally dampen pain signals. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 27 June 2017 These include parvalbumin (PV), somatostatin (SOM), and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP)-expressing interneurons. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 27 June 2017 Word History
Etymology
somat- + Latin status (past participle of sistere to halt, cause to stand) + English -in entry 1; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand
First Known Use
1973, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
somatostatin
noun
so·mato·stat·in sō-ˌmat-ə-ˈstat-ᵊn
: a polypeptide neurohormone that is found especially in the hypothalamus, is composed of a chain of 14 amino acid residues, and inhibits the secretion of several other hormones (as growth hormone, insulin, and gastrin)
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