ceruletide

English

Etymology

From [Term?] +‎ [Term?] +‎ -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

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Noun

ceruletide (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) An oligopeptide that stimulates smooth muscle and increases digestive secretions.

Synonyms

• cerulein, caerulein