RELAXIN


Meaning of RELAXIN in English

/ri lak"sin/ , 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.

[ 1925-30; RELAX + -IN 2 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .