CCK
abbreviation
cholecystokinin
The hormone CCK (cholecystokinin), for instance, is released in the intestine when fats and proteins pass from the stomach to the intestines.—
Matt Clark et al.
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“CCK.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CCK. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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