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relaxin: Meaning and Definition of
re•lax•in
Pronunciation: (ri-lak'sin), [key]
— n. Biochem., Pharm.
- a polypeptide hormone produced by the corpus luteum during pregnancy that causes the pelvic ligaments and cervix to relax during pregnancy and delivery.
See also:
- relaxin (Thesaurus)
