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incretin

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Definition of incretin word

  • noun incretin (biochemistry) A gastrointestinal hormone causing an increase in the amount of insulin released from the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans after eating, even before blood glucose levels become elevated. 1

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incretin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with incretin

  • what are incretin hormones?
  • what is incretin?
  • what is incretin effect?
  • what is the incretin effect?

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