Noun: cholecystokinin
- A gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
"Cholecystokinin aids in the digestion of fats"
Derived forms: cholecystokinins
Type of: gastrointestinal hormone, GI hormones
Encyclopedia: Cholecystokinin