Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The inactive form of secret in; it is converted into secretin by means of dilute acids. The prosecretin is formed in the mucous membrane of the intestinal tract.
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- noun biochemistry A
precursor tosecretin ,activated bygastric acid .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The secretin-forming cells of the intestinal lining prepare a molecule called prosecretin ( "ahead of secretin") at their leisure. i6
The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963
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The prosecretin might be thought of as resembling a perforated block of stamps.
The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963
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The influx of acid from the stomach suffices to break the prosecretin molecule into smaller fragments, and these fragments " secretin " diffuse out into the bloodstream.
The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963
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It is logical to suppose that prosecretin is a comparatively large molecule, too large to get through the cell membrane and therefore safely immured within the cell.
The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963
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The prosecretin molecule requires, apparently, one small chemical change to become actual secretin.
The Human Brain Asimov, Isaac 1963
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