pentagastrin


pentagastrin

 [pen″tah-gas´trin] a synthetic pentapeptide consisting of β-alanine and C-terminal tetrapeptide of gastrin; used as a test of gastric secretory function.

pentagastrin

(pĕn″tă-găs′trĭn) A synthetic gastrin that may be administered to test the ability of the stomach to secrete hydrochloric acid.