GHRELIN Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word ghrelin. (opposite meanings)

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	cholecystokinin				nounn
	noun • 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
	cortisol				nounn
	noun • an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
	glucagon				nounn
	noun • a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
	glucose				nounn
	noun • a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
	insulin				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
	peptide				nounn
	noun • amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
	leptin				nounn
	noun • A protein hormone produced in adipose tissue; it plays a role in regulating appetite and metabolism.
	somatostatin				nounn
	noun • A cyclopeptide hormone, secreted by the pancreas, that inhibits the production of certain other hormones