neurotensin
noun
neu·ro·ten·sin
-ˈten(t)-sən 
: a protein composed of 13 amino acid residues that causes hypertension and vasodilation and is present in the brain
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“Neurotensin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurotensin. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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