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Relaxin Definition & Meaning

relaxin
noun
  1. hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor

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What does relaxin mean?
hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor
What part of speech is relaxin?
Relaxin is a noun.

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