orexin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the hypocretins.

Word forms

orexin orexins

Etymology

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

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