The word "peptocrinine" is spelled as /pɛptəˈkraɪniːn/. The first syllable "pepto-" is pronounced as /ˈpɛptəʊ/, which means "relating to digestion". The second syllable "-crin" is pronounced as /ˈkrɪn/, which is a suffix that refers to the secretion of a hormone. Overall, "peptocrinine" refers to a substance that is secreted during the process of digestion that affects hormone secretion. The spelling of this word is derived from its Greek roots, making it an example of a scientific term.
An extract of the intestinal mucosa resembling secretin.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.