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bombesin

bombesin

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A small natural substance in some animals that affects the nerves and digestion
  • noun
  • /ˈbɑːmbəsɪn/
  • Specialized
: bombesina
  • Scientists discovered that bombesin can suppress appetite in laboratory animals.

Examples

  • It was found that bombesin can stimulate cell growth and division in specific types of gastrointestinal cells.

  • The research team measured the release of bombesin in response to different foods.

  • Doctors are exploring the potential of bombesin in treating digestive disorders.

  • How does bombesin affect digestion?

  • Researchers discovered bombesin in the digestive system of frogs.

  • Researchers discovered that bombesin plays a significant role in regulating digestive functions in various animals.

  • The peptide bombesin is known for its effects on both the nervous and digestive systems in certain species.

Surface Forms

bombesin singular
bombesins plural

Morphology

bombesin = bombes + in

The word is a specialized peptide name formed from a taxonomic name + the peptide suffix '-in', a formation unfamiliar to average learners, so its meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Bombesin comes from the animal name Bombina, the name of a 'toad' where scientists first found it. So, bombesin now names a natural peptide from animals that affects the nervous and digestive systems.