Preferred Term:
pentagastrin
Definition:
A synthetic polypeptide that has effects like gastrin when given parenterally. It stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor, and has been used as a diagnostic aid.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42421
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