Gastrin

A hormone released from special cells in the lining of the stomach after eating. Gastrin causes the stomach to release an acid that helps digest food.

gastrins

Agriculture; General agriculture

A family of gastrointestinal peptide hormones that excite the secretion of gastric juices. They may also occur in the central nervous system where they are presumed to be ...

gastrin

Biology; General

A hormone produced by the pyloric gland area of the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acids.

gastrins

Medical; Health care; Medicine

A family of gastrointestinal peptide hormones that excite the secretion of gastric juice. They may also occur in the central nervous system where they are presumed to be ...

hiccups

Medical; Gastroenterology

Sudden , quick breaths that are immediately cut off by a closing of the throat. These are caused by automatic contracting of the diaphragm.

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test that uses an x ray to look into the bile and pancreatic ducts. The doctor inserts an endoscope through the mouth into the duodenum and bile ducts. Dye is sent through the ...

pyloric stenosis

Medical; Gastroenterology

A narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine.

autoimmune hepatitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

A liver disease in which the body’s immune system damages liver cells for unknown reasons.

vagus nerve

Medical; Gastroenterology

The nerve in the stomach that controls the making of stomach acid and stomach emptying.

dysphagia

Medical; Gastroenterology

Problems with swallowing food or liquid, usually caused by blockage or injury to the esophagus.

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Hindenburg

A huge airship that was made in the 1930s which famously suffered a huge explosion on May 6 1937, effectively putting an end to airship style designs ...