PEPSINOGEN
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Pepsinogen.
Pepsinogen - as a noun
Precursor of pepsin; stored in the stomach walls and converted to pepsin by hydrochloric acid in the stomach
Example Sentences
"High levels of pepsinogen in the blood may indicate damage to the gastric mucosa."
"The production of pepsinogen by the stomach is regulated by various hormonal factors."
"In the presence of hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen is converted into its active form."
"The Chief cells in the gastric glands are responsible for secreting pepsinogen."
"The level of pepsinogen in the gastric juice can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain digestive disorders."
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Is PEPSINOGEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pepsinogen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PEPSINOGEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PEPSINOGEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pepsinogen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPEPSINOGEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
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Valid WordPEPSINOGEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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