Vasoactive intestinal peptide

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Vasoactive intestinal peptide
TermVasoactive intestinal peptide
Short definitionvasoactive intestinal peptide - (pronounced) (VAY-zoh-AK-tiv in-TES-tih-nul PEP flood) A hormone found in the pancreas, intestines and central nervous system. It has many effects in the body, e. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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vasoactive intestinal peptide - (pronounced) (VAY-zoh-AK-tiv in-TES-tih-nul PEP flood) A hormone found in the pancreas, intestines and central nervous system. It has many effects in the body, e. g. B. It helps control the secretion of water, salts, enzymes and gastric acid during digestion. It also causes the smooth muscles in the digestive tract, heart, and blood vessels to relax. It also affects the immune system and central nervous system. Certain tumors in the pancreas produce large amounts of vasoactive intestinal peptide. Also called VIP hormone

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