motilin
noun
mo·til·in
mō-ˈtil-ən 
: a polypeptide hormone secreted by the small intestine that increases gastrointestinal motility and stimulates the production of pepsin
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“Motilin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/motilin. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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