orexin

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, appetite) +‎ -in.

Noun

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orexin (plural orexins)

  1. (biochemistry) Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the hypocretins.

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