Noun
That secrete low molecular weight polypeptide hormones, such as gastrin, secretin, cholecystokinin, and motilin.
Usage- attributive
- usually
- of cells
- Related words
- DNES
- Examples
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More recently it has been proposed that the APUD cell types of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts originate from neuroendocrine-programmed ectoblast.