orexin
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”) + -in.
Noun
[edit]orexin (plural orexins)
- (biochemistry) Either of two neuropeptide hormones found in vertebrates; the hypocretins.
From Ancient Greek ὄρεξις (órexis, “appetite”) + -in.
orexin (plural orexins)