A neuropeptide found in the mammalian brain and gastrointestinal tract, initially identified by vasodilatory activity but later recognized to have a wide variety of physiological effects.
Origin
1970s. From neuro- + -tensin.
Definition of neurotensin in US English:
neurotensin
nounˌnjʊərə(ʊ)ˈtɛnsɪn
Physiology
A neuropeptide found in the mammalian brain and gastrointestinal tract, initially identified by vasodilatory activity but later recognized to have a wide variety of physiological effects.