orexin

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Etymology edit

Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”) +‎ -in

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orexin

orexin (plural orexins)

(biochemistry) Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the hypocretins.

See also edit

preproorexin

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